NCIt synonyms : Lung Hamartoma; Hamartoma of the Lung; Hamartoma of Lung; Lung Chondroid Hamartoma;
NCIt definition : A benign neoplasm that arises from the lung. It is characterized by the presence of
mesenchymal tissues admixed with entrapped respiratory epithelium. The majority of
cases are peripheral and asymptomatic. A minority of cases arise endobronchially and
present with signs and symptoms of bronchial obstruction. Wedge resection or bronchoplastic
resection is usually curative. Recurrence is very rare.;