Giant Osteochondroma from the Rib: A report of One Case
10.4055/jkoa.1977.12.3.539
- Author:
Byung Yun HWANG
;
Sang Hyun LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Adult;
Biopsy;
Humans;
Osteochondroma;
Respiration;
Ribs;
Thorax
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1977;12(3):539-541
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The osteochondroma is a common benign tumor with osteocartilaginous exostosis. It may arise from any bone, but is observed most often on long tubular bones, particularly on their metaphyseal region. Osteochondroma may also arise from the rib but seldom grow to giant size. We experienced a rare case of giant osteochondroma arising from the left 5th rib. The patient, 41 years old man, had an adult fist sized mass on the left lower chest with mild aching pain on respiration. The large mass was examined by biopsy. It showed characteristic microscopic findings of osteochondroma. No evidence of malignant change was seen in this large tumor.
