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Open Access 01-12-2023 | Thoracic Trauma | Case Report

Xanthoma of rib: a case report and review of the literature

Authors: Emilia Mottola, Flavia Adotti, Angelina Pernazza, Carlo Della Rocca, Giulia D’Amati, Piergiorgio Nardis, Jacopo Vannucci, Massimiliano Bassi, Federico Venuta, Marco Anile

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Background

Xanthomas are well-circumscribed benign proliferative lesions seen mainly in soft tissues. Usually, they are found in hyperlipidemia and familial hyperlipoproteinemia. Histologically, are characterized by macrophage-like mononuclear cells, multinucleated giant cells and abundant foam cells. The bone involvement, however, is notoriously rare and rib localization is extremely rare.

Case presentation

A 55-year-old man performed a chest X-ray and a subsequent chest Computed Tomography scan showing a rib lesion that was surgically removed and a diagnosis of rib xanthoma was made. The patient presented an unknown condition of hyperlipidemia.

Conclusion

Rib xanthoma can be discovered accidentally and can be helpful in identifying an unrecognized condition of hyperlipidemia.

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Title: Xanthoma of rib: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Emilia Mottola
Flavia Adotti
Angelina Pernazza
Carlo Della Rocca
Giulia D’Amati
Piergiorgio Nardis
Jacopo Vannucci
Massimiliano Bassi
Federico Venuta
Marco Anile
Publication date: 01-12-2023
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Thoracic Trauma
Thoracic Trauma
Computed Tomography
Computed Tomography
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02315-0

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Xanthoma of rib: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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