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Skeletal Radiol
; 32(2): 107-10, 2003 Feb.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12589492
RESUMO
A 27-year-old woman with a giant cell tumor of the rib with a cystic-hemorrhagic appearance underwent surgery consisting of en bloc resection and reconstruction of the thoracic wall with Marlex mesh, reinforced with two titanium plates. When possible this type of tumor requires resection, instead of radiotherapy, since the majority of cases of malignant transformation are linked to prior radiation therapy.