title: Solitary rib lesions.
abstract: Solitary rib lesions are not uncommon. They are frequently asymptomatic and usually benign. Virtually all of the malignant tumors are associated with an obvious soft tissue mass which merits further investigation. However, should any of the benign appearing lesions either become symptomatic, change appearance or start growing then they too should be biopsied.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000556:secondary; D002357:Cartilage Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004803:Eosinophilic Granuloma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D005357:Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012272:Ribs / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*