# Chondrosarcoma From Floating and Nonfloating Ribs Presenting as a Floating Abdominal Tumor: A Case Report on a Rare Medical Condition

## TL;DR

A 69-year-old man had a rare chondrosarcoma tumor that grew from his ribs and appeared as an abdominal mass, requiring surgical removal.

## Contribution

This case report highlights a rare presentation of chondrosarcoma from floating and nonfloating ribs.

## Key findings

- The tumor originated from the ribs and extended into the abdomen.
- Surgical wide local excision was the treatment approach.
- The case emphasizes the variable clinical presentation of chondrosarcomas.

## Abstract

Chondrosarcoma is a soft tissue tumor that develops in cartilage cells. It can exhibit an aggressive growth tendency when compared to the chondrosarcomas developing in other regions of the body. Clinical presentation of these tumors can also vary depending on the site of presentation. We aim to present the case of a 69-year-old male with a swelling in the chest extending into the abdomen. It is a rare condition that is treated surgically by wide local excision of the tumor.