Study of hamartomatous lesions along with its fatality with review of literature

Albrecht introduced the concept of hamartoma at beginning twentieth century to designate a tumor like or non-neoplastic malformation inborn error tissue development. They arise virtually in all organs. may derive from any three germinal layer which mesodermal derived overgrowth is most common. are slow growing and have self-limited growth. The formation these growth take place by abnormal mixing course Present retrospective study was conducted pathology department over period 2 years July 2020 June 2022. Total twenty cases were included it observed that twelve occurred head neck region, one case chest, gastrointestinal tract six extremities. It important differentiate hamartomas related lesions choristoma, teratoma benign tumors avoid aggressive treatment.