Giant chondromatous hamartoma of the first rib. A case report

Primary rib tumours uncommon in children and their diagnosis and management pose unique problems. The majority of these growths arise from cartilage and are malignant. Chondrosarcoma of varying histological gradations is the common tumour. The distinction between benign and malignant tumours is seldom clear-cut. We describe the presentation, management and pathological features in a child with a gaint chondromatous hamartoma of the first rib.