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The pathology diagnosis was endobronchial cartilaginous hamartoma, negative for malignancy. Therefore, the endobronchial lesion represent an incidental finding (2). Pulmonary hamartomas are the most common benign lung tumor, but only 1.4% are endobronchial, although some studies suggest higher incidence of 10 – 20%. The tumors may be lipomatous or cartilaginous.
A bone marrow demonstrated large granular lymphocytic leukemia and the pleural effusion was attributed to diagnosis of lymphocytic leukemia with pleural involvement. The patient is currently being evaluated by hematology for possible chemotherapy.References