Mesenchymal Hamartoma of Chest Wall in an Infant: Mimicking Persistent Pneumonia

Singh, Amitabh; Seth, Rachna; Pai, Gautham; Sharawat, Indar Kumar; Satapathy, Amit Kumar

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2015/14413.6486

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“…There are very few reports of malignant MHCW in the literature 1,5,8,10,13 . Therefore, conservative management is considered acceptable and is recommended for asymptomatic patients 1,4,[10][11][12][13][14] . Complete resection of the mass is curative and mandatory in some cases to prevent fatal complications 1,13,14 .…”

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Atypical Presentation of Mesenchymal Hamartoma of the Chest Wall in a One-Month-Old Infant

Alhindi¹,

Shihadeh²

2016

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“…Mesenchymal hamartoma of the chest wall (MHCW) is a rare entity [1][2][3][4][5] . MHCW is a very rare benign extrapleural tumor that arises mainly from the central part of the ribs 1,[6][7][8][9] .…”

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Atypical Presentation of Mesenchymal Hamartoma of the Chest Wall in a One-Month-Old Infant

Alhindi¹,

Shihadeh²

2016

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“…However, it is essential to note that, due to the rarity of this condition, long-term data on conservative management and complementary management with sclerotherapy are lacking. 8 In this case, the infant underwent complete resection on day of life 11 due to significant left lung compression and mediastinal shift, causing respiratory failure. The anterior and posterior masses were small compared with the lateral mass and not found to be causing lung compression.…”

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“…Due to the vascular spaces present in mesenchymal hamartomas, it is theorized that sclerotherapy may be beneficial. However, it is essential to note that, due to the rarity of this condition, long-term data on conservative management and complementary management with sclerotherapy are lacking 8…”

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Multifocal Mesenchymal Hamartoma of the Newborn

Fregeolle

2021

Advances in Neonatal Care

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Background: A mesenchymal hamartoma is a rare benign tumor of the chest wall seen prenatally or at birth. Typically arising from one or more ribs, this tumor will have a rapid growth between weeks 28 and 36 of gestation, followed by a plateau and a spontaneous regression, usually within the first year of life. Clinical Findings: A 37-week 2-day, 3.48-kg female infant was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit with a prenatally diagnosed left chest mass with a large pleural effusion and respiratory failure. Primary Diagnosis: The infant was referred to our institution with multiple chest masses on the left side, resulting in the thorax's marked deformity. Imaging studies confirmed the presence of a multifocal mesenchymal hamartoma. Interventions: At laparotomy, 3 mesenchymal hamartomas were found. The lateral mass, encompassing ribs 5 and 6, resulted in an en bloc resection. The ribs cephalad and caudal were bowed and displaced but not involved in the mesenchymal hamartoma. Complete excision of the lateral mass was done, and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of mesenchymal hamartoma. Outcomes: After resection of the largest mass, the left lung reinflated appropriately, and within a few weeks, the infant was discharged home without supplemental oxygen support. Practice Recommendations: Symptomatic patients with cardiorespiratory compromise are best treated with surgical resection. In asymptomatic patients, it is best to proceed with serial imaging and conservative management with watchful waiting. Due to the rarity of the condition, data on long-term follow-up and outcomes are needed.

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Intrathorakale Tumore

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2019

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Mesenchymal Hamartoma of Chest Wall in an Infant: Mimicking Persistent Pneumonia

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Atypical Presentation of Mesenchymal Hamartoma of the Chest Wall in a One-Month-Old Infant

Atypical Presentation of Mesenchymal Hamartoma of the Chest Wall in a One-Month-Old Infant

Multifocal Mesenchymal Hamartoma of the Newborn

Intrathorakale Tumore

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