1. Primary angiosarcoma of the chest wall.
- Author
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Alifano M, Porrello C, Forti Parri SN, Casablanca G, and Boaron M
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Hemangiosarcoma diagnostic imaging, Humans, Male, Radiography, Ribs diagnostic imaging, Thoracic Neoplasms diagnostic imaging, Hemangiosarcoma surgery, Ribs surgery, Thoracic Neoplasms surgery
- Abstract
We report the case of a 15-year-old boy with primary high grade angiosarcoma of the 6th rib. The patient underwent chest wall resection (3 ribs) and reconstruction by using a sandwich of Marlex mesh with strips of methyl methacrylate. No adjuvant treatment was administered. A favourable outcome was observed, with no recurrence at 6-year follow-up. Functional results were excellent as well, with complete return of the patient to normal activities.
- Published
- 2002