Giant Cell Tumor Arising from Anterior Arc of First Rib- A Rare Presentation

Authors

  • S Pandey Department of Orthopedics, BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan
  • B Thakur Department of Orthopedics, BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan
  • P Chhetri Department of Orthopedics, BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.96

Abstract

We report a case of Giant Cell Tumor (GCT) arising from anterior are of first rib along with literature review which was treated with excision of rib through its normal margin along with tumor mass. GCT of rib is rare and if found mostly arises from the posterior aspect. However, GCT should be considered as differential diagnosis when bony mass is present in the anterior are of rib. It poses surgical challenge for excision because of the delicate and vital neurovascular structures passing above it between clavicle and first rib.

Keywords: first rib, giant cell tumor.

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Published

2010-09-30

How to Cite

Pandey, S., Thakur, B., & Chhetri, P. (2010). Giant Cell Tumor Arising from Anterior Arc of First Rib- A Rare Presentation. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 49(179). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.96

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 179 (2010)

Section

Case Reports

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