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Prognosis is generally regarded as excellent. <ref name="pmid15615988">{{cite journal |vauthors=Marchiori E, Souza AS, Franquet T, Müller NL |title=Diffuse high-attenuation pulmonary abnormalities: a pattern-oriented diagnostic approach on high-resolution CT |journal=AJR Am J Roentgenol |volume=184 |issue=1 |pages=273–82 |year=2005 |pmid=15615988 |doi=10.2214/ajr.184.1.01840273 |url=}}</ref> Hamartomas, while generally benign, can cause problems due to their location. For example, when located on the skin, especially on the face or neck, they can be very disfiguring. Cases have been reported of hamartomas the size of a small orange.<ref>[http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/IndexDisplay.cfm?ImageID=2040682463 Dermatology Image Atlas: Dermatology Images<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> They may obstruct practically any organ in the body, such as the [[human eye|eye]], the [[colon (anatomy)|colon]], etc. They are particularly likely to cause major health issues when located in the [[hypothalamus]], [[spleen]], [[kidney]]s or [[lips]]. | Prognosis is generally regarded as excellent.<ref name="pmid15615988">{{cite journal |vauthors=Marchiori E, Souza AS, Franquet T, Müller NL |title=Diffuse high-attenuation pulmonary abnormalities: a pattern-oriented diagnostic approach on high-resolution CT |journal=AJR Am J Roentgenol |volume=184 |issue=1 |pages=273–82 |year=2005 |pmid=15615988 |doi=10.2214/ajr.184.1.01840273 |url=}}</ref> Hamartomas, while generally benign, can cause problems due to their location. For example, when located on the skin, especially on the face or neck, they can be very disfiguring. Cases have been reported of hamartomas the size of a small orange.<ref>[http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/IndexDisplay.cfm?ImageID=2040682463 Dermatology Image Atlas: Dermatology Images<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> They may obstruct practically any organ in the body, such as the [[human eye|eye]], the [[colon (anatomy)|colon]], etc. They are particularly likely to cause major health issues when located in the [[hypothalamus]], [[spleen]], [[kidney]]s or [[lips]]. | ||
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Overview
If left untreated, hamartomas normally grow slowly and may progress to develop a considerable size, however pulmonary hamartomas have low or no malignant potential. Nevertheless, it is essential to rule out the presence of cancer. Common complications of hamartomas will depend on the location and size. Prognosis is generally regraded as excellent.[1]
Natural History
If left untreated, hamartomas normally grow slowly and may progress to develop a considerable size, however pulmonary hamartomas have low or no malignant potential. Nevertheless, it is essential to rule out the presence of cancer.[1]
Complications
Common complications of hamartomas will depend on the location and size of the tumor.[2]
Prognosis
Prognosis is generally regarded as excellent.[1] Hamartomas, while generally benign, can cause problems due to their location. For example, when located on the skin, especially on the face or neck, they can be very disfiguring. Cases have been reported of hamartomas the size of a small orange.[3] They may obstruct practically any organ in the body, such as the eye, the colon, etc. They are particularly likely to cause major health issues when located in the hypothalamus, spleen, kidneys or lips.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Marchiori E, Souza AS, Franquet T, Müller NL (2005). "Diffuse high-attenuation pulmonary abnormalities: a pattern-oriented diagnostic approach on high-resolution CT". AJR Am J Roentgenol. 184 (1): 273–82. doi:10.2214/ajr.184.1.01840273. PMID 15615988.
- ↑ Hamartomas. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamartoma Accessed on December 08, 2015
- ↑ Dermatology Image Atlas: Dermatology Images