Case report reveals the complex diagnosis of rib osteosarcoma in a young patient, suggesting imaging is crucial for treatment planning.
Osteosarcoma is the most common primary malignant bone tumor, but it usually occurs in long bones. Its location in the ribs is exceptional and represents a diagnostic challenge. We report the case of a young patient with osteosarcoma of the right 9th rib, emphasizing the contribution of imaging to the positive diagnosis, staging, and treatment planning
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