[Chondrosarcoma of rib origin; report of a case]

Kyobu Geka. 2006 Jun;59(6):501-4.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Chondrosarcoma of rib origin is rare. A 50-year-old man without symptom was pointed out an abnormal shadow on chest X-ray. Computed tomography (CT) showed a low density mass arising from the right chest wall, and a CT-guided needle aspiration biopsy disclosed the tumor consisted of cartilage matrix with a partial necrosis. We suspected the tumor to be a chondrosarcoma of rib origin and performed a wide resection with the right 3rd and 4th ribs. The defect of the chest wall was repaired with double prolene mesh. Histological examination revealed grade 2 chondrosarcoma. Postoperative course has been uneventful for 25 months.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Bone Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Chondrosarcoma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
  • Ribs*
  • Surgical Mesh