Costal Chondroid Tumors Mimicking Intraabdominal Masses: The Pivotal Role of Computed Tomography in Diagnosis

Abstract

Teaching Point: Costal chondroid tumors can mimic abdominal masses and, when located in the right hypochondrium, may suggest hepatic origin. Computed tomography is essential to determine their origin and nature and to guide appropriate treatment.

Keywords

• musculoskeletal
• chondroid
• enchondroma
• chondrosarcoma
• computed tomography
• rib
• mimick