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  • Title: [Primary tumor of the thoracic wall unusual in aged patients: costal osteosarcoma].
    Author: Arbib F, Thevenet F, Gamondes JP, Heyraud JD, Gontier C, Loire R.
    Journal: Rev Pneumol Clin; 1991; 47(5):220-4. PubMed ID: 1805340.
    Abstract:
    Osteosarcoma is a tumour that is encountered in children and young adults but is exceptional in elderly people. Moreover, it is very rarely located in the chest. A case of costal osteosarcoma revealed by a pleural blood effusion is reported in a 66-year old male patient. Full surgical excision completed by parietal reconstruction was performed. The diagnosis of osteosarcoma was definitely confirmed at pathological examination. A few months later, a local recurrence associated with ipsilateral lung metastasis, was discovered and the patient was put on chemotherapy. The clinical, radiological and therapeutic aspects of this case are discussed.
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