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Chondromyxoid fibroma of the second rib

Authors :
John M. Draus
Kimberly J. Absher
Kristin L. Long
Source :
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 48:1442-1444
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2013.

Abstract

Chondromyxoid fibromas are benign tumors which are found most frequently in the metaphyses of long bones. They comprise less than 1% of primary bone neoplasms and display a hypermetabolic appearance on PET imaging. Oftentimes, they are misdiagnosed as chondrosarcomas and are excised due to concern for malignancy. We present a case of a condromyxoid fibroma originating from the second rib of a 15-year-old girl.

Details

ISSN :
00223468
Volume :
48
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....c6b07bd1e52cfd69da92242e7b38a564
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.04.016