Pulmonary hamartoma with low FDG uptake: A case report

Abstract

Introduction: Pulmonary hamartomas are the most common benign tumors of the lung. It usually shows no FDG uptake and has a low risk for malignant transformation. We present a rare case of pulmonary hamartoma with low Fluoro-deoxyglucose uptake to call attention to the low malignancy potential of this benign tumor.

Case presentation: 67-year old male patient on the preoperative evaluation for his lumbar disc surgery was found out to have a solid lesion detected on chest computed tomography with low Fluorodeoxyglucose uptake.

Conclusion: Pulmonary hamartomas are benign tumors. But although their benignity they may show Fluorodeoxyglucose uptake and also they have a low risk for malignant transformation. So they should be followed up closely.