Endobronchial hamartoma removed by flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy via electrocautery

Kaya S., KARALEZLİ A., Balkan E., Çakiroǧlu E., HASANOĞLU H. C.

Tuberkuloz ve Toraks, vol.54, no.3, pp.273-276, 2006 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 54 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Journal Name: Tuberkuloz ve Toraks
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.273-276
  • Keywords: Electrocautery, Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy, Hamartoma
  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Hamartomas are the most common benign tumors of the lung. It is most common periferally in the parenchyma as solitary nodule or endobronchial lesion. Endobronchial form may cause obstruction of airway, atelectasis and recurrent pneumonia. Endobronchial hamartomas may be treated by surgical intervention or bronchoscopic excision (with rigid or flexible procedures). We are presenting a case of endobronchial hamartoma succesfully treated with bronchoscopic electrocautery without a need for surgical removal.