Osteochondroma of rib: A case report

Osteochondroma is the most common benign tumor of bone, occurring either as an isolated lesion or in context hereditary multiple exostoses. In both cases, osteochondroma can arise from ribs, and often asymptomatic. fact, diagnosis follows onset serious complications mechanical interference with neighboring anatomical structures, malignant degeneration., We present a case swelling over right side chest wall 40 year old male patient. X-ray CT scan showed bony ninth rib. Tumor was resected to avoid future complication. Subsequently, histological examination confirmed lack dysplastic changes. Various studies have shown that surgical resection necessary adults haemothorax, pneumothorax, intercostals neuralgia transformation, hence we this case.