Treatment of symptomatic endobronchial hamartoma by bronchoscopy
Hamartomas are benign tumors characterized by disorganized tissue native to a specific anatomical location. We present the case of a 61-year-old male with a history of COVID-19 infection who presented with a persistent cough. Chest tomography revealed an endobronchial lesion, which led to further investigation with a bronchoscopy. Using a cold loop, the lesion was successfully resected and pathology confirmed the diagnosis of a hamartoma. Endobronchial resection is the preferred strategy for diagnosing and treating these tumors. This case highlights the successful management of an endobronchial hamartoma in a patient with a history of COVID-19 infection, emphasizing the importance of thorough investigation and appropriate intervention in similar cases.
Authors
- José Carlos Felicetti
- María Emilia Cano
- Felipe Pagnoncelli Fachin
Institutions
- Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Marília (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Córdoba
- Published
- 2024-12-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.31053/1853.0605.v81.n4.44412
- Primary Topic
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00