Nonossifying Fibroma of the Rib Resected by Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery with Preservation of Periosteum.
- Author:
Ju Yeon PYO
1
;
Soon Ho CHON
;
Jae Yoon RO
Author Information
1. Department of Pathology, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Benign tumor;
Ribs;
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Fibroma*;
Humans;
Osteogenesis;
Periosteum*;
Ribs*;
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted*;
Thoracic Wall
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2013;46(6):478-481
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Nonossifying fibromas are not uncommon, but those described in the rib are unique. We report the case of a 15-year-old patient with symptoms of chest wall pain for 5 days who underwent a video-assisted thoracoscopic rib resection for a 2.5-cm rib mass. Unexpectedly, pathological results revealed a nonossifying fibroma of the rib. The results showed excellent cosmesis and new bone formation because of the preservation of the overlying periosteum.
