Resection of a giant sternal chondrosarcoma and chest wall reconstruction: a case report.

ABSTRACT: Chondrosarcomas are common bone carcinomas; however, they are uncommon in the sternum, and giant sternal tumors have rarely been reported in advanced-age patients. This study aimed to describe the clinical presentation, method of preoperative planning and surgery, and perioperative management of a giant sternal chondrosarcoma in an advanced-age patient. We describe the case of an 80-year-old woman who presented with a rare giant sternal chondrosarcoma. The patient's symptoms included significant painful swelling and limited activity. The mass was firm and fixed, and the boundary was unclear. We first performed a simulated surgery on a three-dimensional (3D) model using the mimics system for preoperative planning. An extensive resection of the tumor was then performed. Due to the financial

SUBMITTER: Liu D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8667109 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature