Primary angiosarcoma of the chest wall.
We report the case of a 15-year-old boy with primary high grade angiosarcoma of the 6th rib. The patient underwent chest wall resection (3 ribs) and reconstruction by using a sandwich of Marlex mesh with strips of methyl methacrylate. No adjuvant treatment was administered. A favourable outcome was observed, with no recurrence at 6-year follow-up. Functional results were excellent as well, with complete return of the patient to normal activities.
Alifano
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Thoracic Surgery Unit, Ospedale Maggiore, Bologna, Italy.
Porrello
C
C
Forti Parri
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Casablanca
G
G
Boaron
M
M
D000293:Adolescent; D006394:Hemangiosarcoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012272:Ribs / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013899:Thoracic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*