Primary pulmonary chondrosarcoma: clinical case and review of the literature.

ABSTRACT: Mesenchymal chondrosarcoma is a malignant tumor that arises from cartilage-forming cells and typically affects the bones, but in rare cases also the lungs. Due to its rarity, there is limited knowledge about the clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and treatment options for primary pulmonary chondrosarcoma. We conducted a comprehensive literature search through PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Clinical Trial Gov, and Google Scholar using search terms such as "primary pulmonary/lung chondrosarcoma." We also present our case study. In our case, the chondrosarcoma was discovered incidentally during a Computer Tomography (CT) scan. It was located in the middle lobe and was historically characterized as low-grade. After surgical removal, no recurrence was detected during follow-up examination.

SUBMITTER: Milacek C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12722692 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature