How does 6 centimeter hamartoma do

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There are many kinds of hamartoma, such as pulmonary hamartoma. The symptoms usually include expectoration, chest pain, shortness of breath, cough and so on. We should pay attention to this. Next, I'll share with you what to do with a 6cm hamartoma.

How does 6 centimeter hamartoma do

First, the tumor < 4cm can not be treated, but it should be followed up closely. Some tumors will not continue to grow for many years. The patients with tumor less than 4cm were followed up once a year, while those with tumor more than 4cm were followed up once a half year.

Secondly, the bleeding cases should be considered first in arterial embolization. According to experience, the volume of tumor does not shrink after embolization, but the bleeding can be stopped. Superselective renal artery branch embolization is often used to protect partial renal function.

Third, nephron sparing surgery, enucleation is feasible for tumors less than 5cm, especially for tumors at the edge of the kidney, but some tumors are not obvious capsule, irregular shape, unclear interface, enucleation is not safe, partial nephrectomy can be performed.

matters needing attention

Hamartoma patients usually must maintain a good mood, can not be sad, happy, angry, and in daily life can not do strenuous exercise, so as not to increase abdominal pressure, often do long-distance walk and other low-intensity exercise, regular review, pay attention to observe the size of the tumor.