Rapidly growing chest wall mass mimicking a malignant tumor: Proliferative myositis

Ergin M., Sapmaz F., Cevit R., Ergin I., Yeginsu A.

Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, cilt.19, sa.3, ss.452-454, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 19 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Doi Numarası: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2011.064
  • Dergi Adı: Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.452-454
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Chest wall mass, Proliferative myositis, Thoracic wall, Tumors
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Proliferative myositis is a rare tumor that rapidly grows in muscles. A 60-year-old male patient with a firm chest wall tumor suggestive of a malignant lesion was referred to our clinic. The tumor was surgically resected after the confirmation of its benignity by frozen sections. The histological findings confirmed the diagnosis. In conclusion, proliferative myositis is an unusual, benign, pathological entity. Its clinical and radiological features may, however, simulate a malignant process, and a simple local excision is satisfactory for diagnosis and treatment.