Lung Hamartomas in Alexandra
Sahel medical journal (Print)
;
12(2)2009.
Artigo
em Inglês
| AIM
| ID: biblio-1271568
ABSTRACT
Background:
Lung hamartomas are rare tumours with compressive effects on lung parenchyma and bronchi. This is a report of our experience in the management of this condition.Methods:
We retrospectively studied the records of patients with lung hamartomas managed at Alexandria University Hospital between 2001 and 2007. Information on presentation; treatment and outcome were obtained.Results:
Five patients aged 35.6+14.4 years had lung hamartoma. Two patients were asymptomatic; 2 had cough and 1 presented with haemoptysis. Pre-operative diagnosis was lung carcinoma in 4 patients. Four patients had lobectomy while 1 had wedge resection. Histology confirmed fibrochondromatous hamartomas in all patients.Conclusion:
Lung hamartomas should be a consideration in solitary coin lesions
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AIM (África)
Assunto principal:
Carcinoma
/
Hamartoma
/
Pulmão
/
Neoplasias
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Sahel medical journal (Print)
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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