PRIMARY AMYLOIDOMA OF THE CHEST-WALL

Authors
IANNETTONI MD WIECHMANN RJ KIRSH MM
Citation
Md. Iannettoni et al., PRIMARY AMYLOIDOMA OF THE CHEST-WALL, The Annals of thoracic surgery, 59(6), 1995, pp. 1583-1586
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
The Annals of thoracic surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
00034975
Volume
59
Issue
6
Year of publication
1995
Pages
1583 - 1586
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(1995)59:6<1583:PAOTC>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
Primary amyloidoma of the chest wall presents as an aggressive tumor t hat causes local destruction. It is best treated with wide local excis ion and reconstruction as required, which usually is curative. A searc h for occult systemic disease also is recommended.