Successful removal of a giant recurrent chondrosarcoma of the thoracic wall in a patient with hereditary multiple exostoses

Chondrosarcoma represents the most common malignant tumour of the chest wal l, with a tendency for local recurrence after resection. Here we report the successful complete resection of a giant, local recurrent chondrosarcoma o f the chest wall (max. diameter 25 cm), in a patient with hereditary multip le exostoses, who had had a wide resection 8 years before. Clinical feature s and surgical management are described. (C) 2001 Harcourt Publishers Ltd.