Two cases of post-radiation osteosarcoma of the sacrum after pelvic irradiation for uterine cervical cancer

Post-radiation pelvic bone sarcoma can result as a long-term sequela of pelvic irradiation for uterine cervical cancer. A 59-year-old woman who had received pelvic irradiation for Stage IIB uterine cervical cancer 16 years before was diagnosed as having post-radiation osteosarcoma of the sacrum. Ano...

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Published in:European journal of gynaecological oncology 2007, Vol.28 (6), p.497
Main Authors: Noh, J M, Huh, S J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Bone Neoplasms - etiology
Bone Neoplasms - pathology
Bone Neoplasms - secondary
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Middle Aged
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced - etiology
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced - pathology
Osteosarcoma - etiology
Osteosarcoma - pathology
Osteosarcoma - secondary
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Sacrum - pathology
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - pathology
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - radiotherapy
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Summary:Post-radiation pelvic bone sarcoma can result as a long-term sequela of pelvic irradiation for uterine cervical cancer. A 59-year-old woman who had received pelvic irradiation for Stage IIB uterine cervical cancer 16 years before was diagnosed as having post-radiation osteosarcoma of the sacrum. Another 66-year-old woman who had received pelvic irradiation for Stage IIIB uterine cervical cancer seven years previously was also diagnosed as having pleomorphic sarcoma of the sacrum. When a bone lesion is observed at a previously irradiated field, post-radiation sarcoma should be considered and differentiated from bone metastases.
ISSN:0392-2936