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World J Clin Cases. May 6, 2023; 11(13): 3022-3028
Published online May 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i13.3022
Published online May 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i13.3022
Primary dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma of the lung with a 4-year history of breast cancer: A case report
Huan Wen, Jian-Min Xi, Department of Pathology, Hunan Provincial Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Changsha 410006, Hunan Province, China
Feng-Jie Gong, Department of Radiology, Hunan Provincial Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Changsha 410006, Hunan Province, China
Author contributions: Wen H contributed to manuscript writing, editing and data collection; Gong FJ contributed to data analysis; Xi JM contributed to conceptualization and supervision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jian-Min Xi, MD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Pathology, Hunan Provincial Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, No. 58 Lushan Road, Changsha 410006, Hunan Province, China. xijianmin@qq.com
Received: November 7, 2022
Peer-review started: November 7, 2022
First decision: January 20, 2023
Revised: February 3, 2023
Accepted: March 31, 2023
Article in press: March 31, 2023
Published online: May 6, 2023
Peer-review started: November 7, 2022
First decision: January 20, 2023
Revised: February 3, 2023
Accepted: March 31, 2023
Article in press: March 31, 2023
Published online: May 6, 2023
Core Tip
Core Tip: Dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma (DDCS) is a rare and high-grade malignant tumor. Here, we report a case of primary DDCS of the lung with a 4-year history of breast cancer and related treatment, which is extremely rare and easily misdiagnosed. It lacks a specific clinical manifestation and a precise imaging diagnosis. Thus, an additional pathological examination is beneficial. In addition, we found that radiotherapy accelerates the progression of DDCS. Altogether, this case created a more comprehensive understanding of this tumor and will provide a reference for future diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis estimations.