Abstract
Primary malignant tumours of the chest wall are rare. Chondrosarcoma is the most common malignancy of the sternum. Chondrosarcoma derived from rib is rare. Wide resection treatment is important because it is resistant to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Highlights
Background/Introduction Primary malignant tumours of the chest wall are rare
Wide resection treatment is important because it is resistant to chemotherapy and radiotherapy
Aims/Objectives We report a case of giant chondrosarcoma arising on the 6th rib of a 76-year-old man which is growing slowly for 20 years and is treated with chest wall resection and different reconstruction way
Summary
Background/Introduction Primary malignant tumours of the chest wall are rare. Chondrosarcoma is the most common malignancy of the sternum. Giant chondrosarcoma of rib: surgical resection and reconstruction with titanium bar, polypropylene mesh, and muscle advancement flap Background/Introduction Primary malignant tumours of the chest wall are rare. Chondrosarcoma is the most common malignancy of the sternum.
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