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Tanzania Journal of Health Research
Health User's Trust Fund (HRUTF)
ISSN: 1821-6404
Vol. 17, No. 1, 2015
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Bioline Code: th15002
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Tanzania Journal of Health Research, Vol. 17, No. 1, 2015
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Centrally-located pulmonary hamartoma diagnosed in a 16-year-old boy presenting with chronic chest pain: a case report
MPONDO, BONAVENTURA; RUSHEKE, HAMIM; MEDA, JOHN R.; DOWNS, JENNIFER A. & KILONZO, SEMVUA B.
Abstract
Pulmonary hamartomas are the most common benign tumors of the lung. They are usually diagnosed
incidentally while evaluating for other conditions. These tumors have been shown to be uncommon below
the age of 25 years. We report a case of a 16-year-old male who presented with chronic chest pain and was
histologically confirmed to have pulmonary hamartoma. The tumor was successfully resected. This is the first
case of hamartoma to be reported in our country, and the atypical age at presentation together with the
tumor’s position makes it more unique. In conclusion, although very rare, pulmonary hamartomas can occur
in young age with the central location. Clinically, the presentation is usually non-specific and the diagnosis is
mostly incidental while investigating other conditions. There is a need to increase awareness among clinicians
on hamartomas to improve early treatment for this rare disease in the adolescents.
Keywords
pulmonary; hamartoma; chest pain; Tanzania
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