Primary angiosarcoma of the chest wall

J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 2002 Feb;43(1):127-8.

Abstract

We report the case of a 15-year-old boy with primary high grade angiosarcoma of the 6th rib. The patient underwent chest wall resection (3 ribs) and reconstruction by using a sandwich of Marlex mesh with strips of methyl methacrylate. No adjuvant treatment was administered. A favourable outcome was observed, with no recurrence at 6-year follow-up. Functional results were excellent as well, with complete return of the patient to normal activities.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Hemangiosarcoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Hemangiosarcoma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Ribs / diagnostic imaging
  • Ribs / surgery*
  • Thoracic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Thoracic Neoplasms / surgery*