Endobronchial hamartoma removed by flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy via electrocautery

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

Tuberkuloz ve Toraks, cilt.54, sa.3, ss.273-276, 2006 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 54 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2006
  • Dergi Adı: Tuberkuloz ve Toraks
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.273-276
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Electrocautery, Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy, Hamartoma
  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.