Metastatic carcinoma of the rib
Object numberGC.10244
TitleMetastatic carcinoma of the rib
DescriptionMetastatic bronchial carcinoma of the rib
From a male aged 50 years who, three months ago while recovering from influenza, felt a swelling on the right side of his chest.
The preparation removed by operation contains 16 cms. of the 9th rib, smaller sections of the adjacent ribs and on one surface is covered by parietal pleura and on the other by muscle. The ninth rib is expanded into a long fusiform swelling up to 4 cms. in diameter. A portion has been removed for investigation end the lesion is pale grey, rather granular, soft and cut with a gritty sensation.
Microscopic appearance is that of a moderately differentiated metastatic squamous carcinoma compatible with an origin in bronchus, oesophagus and mouth. In view of the radiological findings the tumour is presumed to be bronchogenic in origin.
Production periodTwentieth century
Object nameBONE, rib
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Height: 10.1 cm
Width: 21.1 cm
Depth: 5.8 cm