Presentation
Abnormal preoperative chest radiograph.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pulmonary hamartoma
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A peripheral well-circumscribed solitary nodule with lobulated margins is noted in the anterior segment of the right upper lobe. It shows a popcorn calcification with no significant enhancement of the soft tissue component. No fat component could be seen within the lesion.
No other chest abnormality is seen.
Case Discussion
CT features highly suggestive of a pulmonary hamartoma