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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Chondromatous hamartoma
- Mesenchymoma
Definitions
- Derived from "hamartia," Greek work for "error"
- Benign pulmonary neoplasm containing varying amounts of a variety of tissues
- Cartilage
- Fat
- Connective tissue
- Smooth muscle
- Epithelial-lined clefts
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
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Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
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Natural History & Prognosis
Diagnosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Image Interpretation Pearls
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Selected References
- Gleeson T et al: Pulmonary hamartomas: CT pixel analysis for fat attenuation using radiologic-pathologic correlation. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol. 57(5):534-43, 2013
- Khan AN et al: The calcified lung nodule: What does it mean? Ann Thorac Med. 5(2):67-79, 2010
- Kim SA et al: Bronchoscopic features and bronchoscopic intervention for endobronchial hamartoma. Respirology. 15(1):150-4, 2010
- Park CM et al: Images in clinical medicine. "Popcorn" calcifications in a pulmonary chondroid hamartoma. N Engl J Med. 360(12):e17, 2009
- De Cicco C et al: Imaging of lung hamartomas by multidetector computed tomography and positron emission tomography. Ann Thorac Surg. 86(6):1769-72, 2008
- Guo W et al: Surgical treatment and outcome of pulmonary hamartoma: a retrospective study of 20-year experience. J Exp Clin Cancer Res. 27:8, 2008
- Park KY et al: Diagnostic efficacy and characteristic feature of MRI in pulmonary hamartoma: comparison with CT, specimen MRI, and pathology. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 32(6):919-25, 2008
- Wood B et al: Diagnosis of pulmonary hamartoma by fine needle biopsy. Acta Cytol. 52(4):412-7, 2008
- Ludwig C et al: Recurrent hamartoma at the trocar incision site after video-assisted thoracic surgical resection. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 130(2):609-10, 2005
- Gaerte SC et al: Fat-containing lesions of the chest. Radiographics. 22 Spec No:S61-78, 2002
- Siegelman SS et al: Pulmonary hamartoma: CT findings. Radiology. 160(2):313-7, 1986
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Chondromatous hamartoma
- Mesenchymoma
Definitions
- Derived from "hamartia," Greek work for "error"
- Benign pulmonary neoplasm containing varying amounts of a variety of tissues
- Cartilage
- Fat
- Connective tissue
- Smooth muscle
- Epithelial-lined clefts
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Diagnosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Gleeson T et al: Pulmonary hamartomas: CT pixel analysis for fat attenuation using radiologic-pathologic correlation. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol. 57(5):534-43, 2013
- Khan AN et al: The calcified lung nodule: What does it mean? Ann Thorac Med. 5(2):67-79, 2010
- Kim SA et al: Bronchoscopic features and bronchoscopic intervention for endobronchial hamartoma. Respirology. 15(1):150-4, 2010
- Park CM et al: Images in clinical medicine. "Popcorn" calcifications in a pulmonary chondroid hamartoma. N Engl J Med. 360(12):e17, 2009
- De Cicco C et al: Imaging of lung hamartomas by multidetector computed tomography and positron emission tomography. Ann Thorac Surg. 86(6):1769-72, 2008
- Guo W et al: Surgical treatment and outcome of pulmonary hamartoma: a retrospective study of 20-year experience. J Exp Clin Cancer Res. 27:8, 2008
- Park KY et al: Diagnostic efficacy and characteristic feature of MRI in pulmonary hamartoma: comparison with CT, specimen MRI, and pathology. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 32(6):919-25, 2008
- Wood B et al: Diagnosis of pulmonary hamartoma by fine needle biopsy. Acta Cytol. 52(4):412-7, 2008
- Ludwig C et al: Recurrent hamartoma at the trocar incision site after video-assisted thoracic surgical resection. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 130(2):609-10, 2005
- Gaerte SC et al: Fat-containing lesions of the chest. Radiographics. 22 Spec No:S61-78, 2002
- Siegelman SS et al: Pulmonary hamartoma: CT findings. Radiology. 160(2):313-7, 1986
