Pulmonary Hamartoma
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Imaging findings
A well-defined nodular opacity was seen in the right lower lobe on chest x-ray. On CT, the nodule exhibited classic features with chunks of calcium and fat within it.
Key takeaways
This is a classic presentation of a pulmonary hamartoma, a benign lung tumor, characterized by the presence of both fat and calcium within a well-circumscribed pulmonary nodule. Recognizing these features on CT is key to diagnosis.
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