Author/Authors :
yildirim, mustafa firat üniversitesi - tip fakültesi - radyoloji anabilim dali, Elazig, turkey , koç, mustafa firat üniversitesi - tip fakültesi - radyoloji anabilim dali, Elazig, turkey
Title Of Article :
Chondrosarcoma of the Posterior Mediastinum: A Rare Case Report
Abstract :
Chondrosarcoma is a malignant mesenchymal tumor originating from cartilage and it produces cartilage matrix. The cartilage of the pelvis and long bones most frequently affected sites. Posterior mediastinum is a rare localization for chondrosarcoma. The symptoms of posterior mediastinum chondrosarcoma are nonspecific. Also, the differential diagnosis of posterior mediastinal masses is extensive. Therefore, radiological imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis. In this report, a case of chondrosarcoma originating from posterior mediastinum was presented with imaging findings.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Chondrosarcoma , mediastinum , computed tomography , magnetic resonance imaging
JournalTitle :
Fırat University Medical Journal Of Health Sciences
