Giant cell tumor in queer location with lung metastasis!

Giant cell tumor (GCT) of bone accounts for ∼ 5 % of primary bone tumors, however involvement of rib is uncommon. We here discuss a rare case of giant cell tumor of anterior arc of rib mimicking malignant breast mass with associated lung metastasis in a 28 year old woman. CECT and MRI revealed large soft tissue mass with epicenter at 3rd rib and erosion of 3rd rib. CECT also revealed lung metastasis. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of giant cell tumor.