Braun S, Weichhardt H, Uhlmann D. Chondroma of the Sternum Growing in a Pregnant Patient: A Case Report.
Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2017;
23:262-264. [PMID:
28592723 DOI:
10.5761/atcs.cr.17-00009]
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Abstract
PURPOSE
Benign tumors are known to grow or develop sometimes during pregnancy. We present a case report about a young woman with a growing sternal tumor.
METHODS
After her second pregnancy, a 32-year-old female presented with a rapid growing sternal tumor. Computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a tumor measuring 10 × 8 × 7 cm with an intrathoracic bulk, compressing the heart and the upper margin of the liver.
RESULTS
Resection of the tumor was performed uneventfully. Histologic examination of the resected mass revealed a chondroma.
CONCLUSION
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of a huge sternal chondroma growing in a pregnant patient. There is not often a need to treat these patients before delivery, however, thereafter surgical treatment of growing tumors is recommended.
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