# Large Chondrosarcoma of the Lower Rib Presenting as a Cystic Abdominal Mass

**Authors:** Catherine Eeckhout Milants, Thomas Douchy, Mathieu Lefere

PMC · DOI: 10.5334/jbsr.3464 · Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology · 2024-03-27

## TL;DR

A large chondrosarcoma in the lower rib can appear as a cystic abdominal mass, possibly mistaken for a liver issue.

## Contribution

Highlights the diagnostic challenge of chondrosarcomas presenting as abdominal masses.

## Key findings

- Chondrosarcoma of the lower rib may have minimal calcified matrix.
- Such tumors can be misinterpreted as liver lesions.

## Abstract

Teaching point: Chondrosarcoma of the lower rib may present with only minimal calcified chondroid matrix and may be misinterpreted as a liver lesion.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** chondrosarcoma (MONDO:0008977)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** liver lesion (MESH:D008107), Chondrosarcoma of the Lower Rib (MESH:D002813), Abdominal Mass. (MESH:D000007)

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