Chest Wall Tumors

Chest Wall Tumors

Credits: 1.00   Post-Assessment Questions:  6

Release Date: 5 Oct 2020
Expiration Date: 8 Sep 2021
Last Reviewed: 8 Sep 2020
Estimated Time To Finish: 60 Minutes

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Activity Description

The chest wall refers to the structures surrounding and protecting the lungs, enclosed by the spine, and separated from the abdomen by the diaphragm. These structures include a myriad of tissues, including cartilage, bone, muscle, fascia, vasculature, lymphatic vessels, fat, and skin. Tumors of the chest wall subdivide into two categories, primary and secondary. Primary chest wall tumors arise from muscle, fat, blood vessel, nerve sheath, cartilage, or bone of the chest wall. Secondary chest wall tumors can be from direct invasion of breast carcinoma or lung carcinoma or metastases from a distant site of origin. Chest wall tumors on initial presentation can be difficult to recognize; however, a careful history and physical examination can lead to proper imaging and management. It is crucial to review the different imaging modalities available and what information can be gathered from ordering the right modality. A biopsy is the gold standard to make a definite diagnosis, and surgical techniques can be discussed with the appropriate risks and benefits addressed with the patient. Due to the wide range of specialties and providers who come across these chest wall tumors, it is important to develop an interprofessional approach to patient care.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

• Outline which structures can be involved in chest wall tumors.
• Review the underlying etiology of chest wall tumors.
• Explain how to take a focused history and physical examination with selecting appropriate imaging for investigation.

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Contributors

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Authors: Tushar Bajaj
Editors: Ayham Aboeed
Editors-In-Chief: Joshua TuckPrashanth AnandMatthew Varacallo
Chief Medical Reviewer: Michael Bishop
Nurse Planner/Reviewer/Editor: Lisa Haddad
Nurse Planner/Reviewer/Editor: Bernadette Makar
Nurse Planner/Reviewer/Editor: Dorothy Caputo
Pharmacy Planner/Reviewer/Editor: Mark Pellegrini
Physician Planner/Reviewer/Editor: Scott Dulebohn

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

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2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
4. Complete the post-test assessments.
5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
6. Complete the evaluation form.
7. Obtain a certificate.

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