Myositis ossificans of the chest wall simulating malignant neoplasm.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Myositis ossificans originating from the chest wall is extremely rare. We report a case of myositis ossificans occurring in a young woman with progressive painful swelling in the chest wall. Preoperative examination suggested a malignant neoplasm originating from soft tissue. Although rare, myositis ossificans is one of the potential causes of painful swelling in the chest wall, and can be mistaken for a malignant neoplasm.
Medical subject headings
- Myositis Ossificans
- Soft Tissue Neoplasms
- Thoracic Diseases
- Thoracic Neoplasms