CTICasesMesenchymal chondrosarcoma of the chest wall
Imaging findings
Chest CT shows a large, aggressive mass in the posterior chest wall containing chondroid calcifications, causing extensive destruction of the adjacent rib, thoracic vertebral body, and posterior spinal elements.
Key takeaways
Mesenchymal chondrosarcoma is an aggressive, high-grade variant of chondrosarcoma. It typically presents as a large chest wall mass with chondroid calcification and marked bone destruction, requiring radical surgical resection.
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