A case report of rib osteosarcoma and literature review

Osteosarcoma of the ribs is very rare. Here, we report a case of primary osteosarcoma of the ribs in an adolescent girl. The patient underwent complete resection of the rib mass, and the mass was histopathologically diagnosed as chondroblastic osteosarcoma. After surgery, the patient received adjuvant chemotherapy and has no evidence of recurrence. AbstractAbout half of osteosarcomas occur near the knee joint, but other sites such as the humerus, upper femur, fibula, spine, and ilium can also occur. However, rib osteosarcoma is rarely reported. Here, we report the case of a 17-year-old female who was found to have a left dorsal mass on physical examination. Computed tomography (CT) revealed bone destruction in the seventh rib, leading to surgery for mass excision. Pathological results suggested chondroblastic osteosarcoma. After surgery, the patient was treated with chemotherapy and is doing well.
Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research