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Linear probe 19-gauge endobronchial ultrasound diagnosis of a benign chondroid hamartoma

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Published
7 February 2018
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Pneumology - Case Reports
DOI
10.4081/monaldi.2018.890

Abstract

We report a case of a 68-year-old gentleman, found to have a right hilar soft tissue mass whilst undergoing CT staging for prostate cancer. MRI imaging showed a heterogenous, enhancing solid mass without evidence of fat content. A linear probe endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration was performed using a 19G needle. This confirmed the diagnosis of a benign chondroid hamartoma, avoiding the need for more invasive surgical biopsy.  

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Author Biographies

  • Janet Fallon, North Bristol Lung Centre, Southmead Hospita

    Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

  • Martin Plummeridge, North Bristol Lung Centre, Southmead Hospital

    Consultant & Honorary Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine

  • Richard Daly, Department of Cellular Pathology, Southmead Hospital

    Consultant in Cellular Pathology

  • Andrew Medford, North Bristol Lung Centre, Southmead Hospital

    Consultant & Honorary Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine

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