Rare case: osteochondroma of the sternum
https://doi.org/10.24884/1682-6655-2025-24-1-88-94
Abstract
An osteochondroma of the sternum is of clinical interest due to the rarity of its localization. This article presents a clinical case with dynamic observation of a patient with a sternal body mass. Computed tomography allowed evaluating the structural changes of the bone, topographic relationships with mediastinal organs, vessels of the anterior chest wall, and lack of response to radiation therapy in dynamics. Based on the obtained data, a preliminary diagnosis was made, which was further histologically confirmed. At present, the patient is preparing for surgical treatment.
About the Authors
V. M. Pivsaeva
Outpatient Oncology Care Center, City Polyclinic № 3
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Pivsaeva Valeria M. – Radiologist, Outpatient Oncology Care Center, City Polyclinic № 3
50, 3rd line of Vasilievsky Island, Saint Petersburg, 199004
A. O. Agafonov
Pavlov University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Agafonov Andrey O. – Candidate (PhD) of Medical Sciences, Assistant, Radiology and Radiation Medicine Department; Radiologist, Scientific and Clinical Center for Radiation Diagnostics
6-8, L’va Tolstogo str., Saint Petersburg, 197022
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Pivsaeva V.M., Agafonov A.O. Rare case: osteochondroma of the sternum. Regional blood circulation and microcirculation. 2025;24(1):88-94. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24884/1682-6655-2025-24-1-88-94
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