Distal recurrence of periosteal osteosarcoma after complete excision of proximal primary tumour with good excision margins

We present this case of an unusual recurrence of a periosteal osteosarcoma in the distal right tibia 2 years after a successful proximal right tibia primary periosteal osteosarcoma excision with a successful fibular graft. This recurrence lead to a right below-knee amputation.

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Published in:Sarcoma 2003, Vol.2003 (2), p.79-80
Main Authors: Barakat, M J, Collins, C, Dixon, J H
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We present this case of an unusual recurrence of a periosteal osteosarcoma in the distal right tibia 2 years after a successful proximal right tibia primary periosteal osteosarcoma excision with a successful fibular graft. This recurrence lead to a right below-knee amputation.
ISSN:1357-714X
1369-1643
DOI:10.1080/13577140310001607310