Costal chondrosarcoma. Report of five cases

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Surgical Pathology

Background:

• Coastal chondrosarcoma (CS) is a rare malignant bone tumor.
• Limited data exists on its clinical presentation and treatment outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report on five cases of coastal chondrosarcoma.
• To analyze the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of CS.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective case series of five patients diagnosed with coastal chondrosarcoma.
• Review of clinical data, histopathological findings, and treatment records.

Main Results:

• Four out of five patients presented with locally advanced disease infiltrating adjacent structures.
• Tumor grading ranged from I to III, with most cases being high-grade (II and III).
• Wide surgical resection was the mainstay of treatment, with adjuvant therapies used in one case.

Conclusions:

• Coastal chondrosarcoma exhibits a significant potential for local and distant metastasis.
• Accurate anatomopathological diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
• Wide surgical resection offers the best chance for cure, irrespective of tumor grade.