Rare chondroblastoma of the 6th left rib, video-assisted thoracoscopy resected: one case report and literature review

Abstract Introduction Chondroblastoma is a rare, benign locally but aggressive bone tumor. It accounts for < 1% of primary bony tumors, and mostly arises from long bones; the rib chondroblastoma is especial rare. Due to its rarity, there are no definitive or standard treatment guidelines. Case pr...

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Main Authors: Yonghui Wu, Jiexia Guan, Kai Zhang, Huiguo Chen, Weibin Wu, Jian Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01572-1