A case of costal haemangioma

• Published in: Revue de pneumologie clinique 2011-12, Vol.67 (6), p.359
• Main Authors: Mlika, M, Ayadi-Kaddour, A, Racil, H, Marghli, A, Chabbou, A, Kilani, T, El Mezni, F
• Format: Article
• Language: fre
• Subjects: Bone Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging; Bone Neoplasms - pathology; Female; Hemangioma - diagnostic imaging; Hemangioma - pathology; Humans; Middle Aged; Radiography, Thoracic; Ribs - diagnostic imaging; Ribs - pathology; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
• ISSN: 0761-8417
• DOI: 10.1016/j.pneumo.2010.11.005

Costal primary tumors are rare and dominated by malignant tumors. Haemangioma of the bone represents only 1% of bone tumors. Costal localization accounts only for 1% of the cases and only about fifty cases have been reported in the literature. The authors aim to describe a rare costal tumor, its histological features and the main differential diagnoses. The authors describe the case of a 46-year-old woman who presented with chest pain. Radiological findings did not permit a malignant tumor to be ruled out and the treatment consisted of a resection of the posterior arch of the rib. Microscopic examination concluded that the patient had a costal haemangioma and the patient didn't present any recurrence after a six-year follow-up. The costal haemangioma is a very rare tumor with a debated etiology. Some radiological features are specific such as the "soap bubble" or "honeycomb" aspect. However, the basis for diagnosis remains microscopic examination. These tumors have a good prognosis and no cases of recurrence have been reported following complete resection.