Sternal tumors are very rare and challenging. Secondary sternal tumors are more common than primary tumors. These tumors are usually refractory to chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and surgery is the best choice for their treatment. In this study, we reported the collected data of 15 patients with primary and secondary tumors of the sternum, histological type, as well as kind of resection and reco...

Osteosarcoma (osteogenic sarcoma: OS) is the most common primary malignant bone tumor of long bones, whereas primary osteosarcoma of chest wall, especially in sternum, is extremely rare. We report a 57-year-old man with an immobile slow growing mass located in the middle of the sternum. The patient had no significant pain or tenderness and the past medical history was not remarkable. CT-scan sh...

osteosarcoma (osteogenic sarcoma: os) is the most common primary malignant bone tumor of long bones, whereas primary osteosarcoma of chest wall, especially in sternum, is extremely rare. we report a 57-year-old man with an immobile slow growing mass located in the middle of the sternum. the patient had no significant pain or tenderness and the past medical history was not remarkable. ct-scan sh...

Desmoid tumors are rare soft tissue tumors derived from fascia and connective tissue of the muscular layers. The abdominal region is the most frequent site of involvement, whereas involvement of sternal manubrium is rare. We report the case of a rare desmoid tumor in the sternal manubrium mimicking radiological and metabolic features of malignant tumor, which was successfully treated by sternal...

We report a very rare and successful surgery for primary malignant tumor of the sternum. A 73-year-old male, previously healthy, was admitted to our hospital because a chest computed tomography scan detected an abnormal shadow that suggested a sternal tumor destroying part of the sternum body. Aspiration needle biopsy demonstrated a primary sternal chondrosarcoma measuring 3 x 4 cm in diameter....

Sternal tumors are uncommon, which often require extended resections with reconstructions. Various techniques have been used, including a choice of prostheses and the use of musculocutaneous flaps for reconstructions. A 74-year-old male presented with a metastatic sternal tumor. He underwent a subtotal sternectomy with partial resection of bilateral clavicles and ribs. A sternal reconstruction ...