Chest wall ectopic synovial bursa cyst

Citation
P. Michail et al., Chest wall ectopic synovial bursa cyst, SOUTH MED J, 92(11), 1999, pp. 1108-1109
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURNAL
ISSN journal
00384348 → ACNP
Volume
92
Issue
11
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1108 - 1109
Database
ISI
SICI code
0038-4348(199911)92:11<1108:CWESBC>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
We report an unusual case of chest wall tumor iu a 27-year-old patient. A c omplete resection was accomplished, and the patient had an excellent postop erative course. Histologically, the mass was confirmed to be an ectopic syn ovial bursa cyst, Although rare, synovial cysts should be considered in any case of a fluctuating chest wall mass. We also discuss the etiology and di agnostic approach of cystic masses of the chest wall.