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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
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 hamartomas 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]
- Large hamartomas are associated with more complications.
- Hamartomas are more likely to cause major complications when located in the hypothalamus, spleen, or kidneys.
Prognosis
- Prognosis is generally regarded as excellent.[1]
- The prognosis also varies with the size and location of tumor; small hamartomas have the most favorable prognosis.
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