A case with chondrosarcoma of the chest wall is presented with clinicopathological findings. A 48-year-old woman, presenting with a painful anterior chest wall mass measuring 17x14x11 cm in size was admitted to the hospital. Complete surgical resection of the tumor was performed. The resulting defect of the chest wall was restored with mersilene mesh and methyl methacrylate sandwich graft. Histological examination showed grade I chondrosarcoma. Primary cartilaginous tumors of the chest wall are uncommon. Chondrosarcoma is the most common primary malignant tumor of the chest wall. The treatment for this tumor is wide excision.
Alan : Sağlık Bilimleri
Dergi Türü : Uluslararası
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