Chest Wall Tumours: Management and Outcomes

Abstract

Chest wall tumors are rare entities comprising a

wide range of benign and malignant tumors. They may be

primary or metastatic. These tumors can originate from

various tissues of the chest wall including bone, cartilage

and soft tissue. Most remain asymptomatic and undetected

in their initial stages and come to light when patients notice

an obvious swelling or when they present to the clinician

with vague symptoms or pain Evaluation of these tumors

includes chest X-ray and CT-Scan followed by a tissue

diagnosis either by fine needle aspiration, core biopsy or

excision biopsy. Extensive resection may be required for

locally invasive malignant lesions necessitating

reconstructive procedures. Long term follow-up is

mandatory for malignant lesions.