J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1977 Sep;12(3):539-541. 10.4055/jkoa.1977.12.3.539.

Giant Osteochondroma from the Rib: A report of One Case

• Hwang BY
• Lee SH

• KMID: 2461807
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1977.12.3.539

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.

MeSH Terms

Adult
Biopsy
Humans
Osteochondroma*
Respiration
Ribs*
Thorax