A Rare Primary Pulmonary Chondrosarcoma

Malignant cartilage tumors of the lung are unusual. Differentiation from other benign cartilaginous tumors of the lung can be challenging, thus careful analysis is of the essence. Imaging study is non-specific, surgery remains the main treatment in localized forms. Herein, we report a case of primar...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2021-07, Vol.13 (7)
Main Authors: Nasri, Siham, Amane, Yassine, Alloubi, Ihsane, Aichouni, Narjisse, Skiker, Imane
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery
Oncology
Radiology
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Summary:Malignant cartilage tumors of the lung are unusual. Differentiation from other benign cartilaginous tumors of the lung can be challenging, thus careful analysis is of the essence. Imaging study is non-specific, surgery remains the main treatment in localized forms. Herein, we report a case of primary pulmonary chondrosarcoma.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.16665