Resection of Endobronchial Chondroid Hamartoma by Electrocautery via Flexible Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy

Abstract

Endobronchial hamartoma is a rare benign tumor. We present herein the case of a 72-year-old male with endobronchial chondroid hamartoma that was managed by electrocautery using a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope. The patient's chief complaint was a right lower lobe tumor noted at a regional hospital. Chest computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a mass-like lesion in the superior segment of the right lower lobe (RLL). Bronchoscopy disclosed an endobronchial tumor with a smooth surface and nearly total occlusion of the superior segment of the RLL. Pathology studies of the bronchial biopsies revealed endobronchial chondroid hamartoma. The tumor was successfully resected and ablated by electrocautery with a snare probe via flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy. Patency of the superior segment of the RLL was still noted after 5 months. Electrocautery via flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy is an effective and safe technique for resecting benign endobronchial tumors.