Presentation
Incidental nodule on chest x-ray.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pulmonary hamartoma
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CT demonstrates a well-defined rounded pulmonary nodule with smooth margins in the posterior upper lobe segment, measuring 17 x 18 mm and containing foci of fat and calcification.
From the case:
Pulmonary hamartoma
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green arrow: fat
red arrow: calcification
Case Discussion
Features are keeping with pulmonary hamartoma.