Case Report: Primary giant chondrosarcoma of the manubrium sterni

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Authors: Yinghao Zhu, Yang Lou, Xianguo Chen
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Abstract

Chondrosarcoma is one of the most common primary malignant bone tumors in adults, with a predilection for sites such as the pelvis and femur. This article reports a rare case of giant chondrosarcoma originating from the manubrium sterni in a 42-year-old male patient. The patient presented to the outpatient clinic with chest pain accompanied by chest wall swelling. Physical examination revealed a firm mass at the manubrium, and chest CT demonstrated osteolytic destruction of the sternum. Needle biopsy pathology was suggestive of chondrosarcoma. A multidisciplinary team performed a radical resection of the sternal tumor. The postoperative outcome was favorable, with a stable thoracic cage. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of grade II chondrosarcoma.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Surgical site infection prevention Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Frontiers in Surgery
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA
Volume
13
Pages
1779653–1779653
Publication date
29 April 2026
Language
EN