Malignant fibrous histiocytoma complicating chronic osteomyelitis.
Sarcomas occurring in relation to draining sinuses and foci of chronic osteomyelitis are rare. We report a case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) as a complication of chronic osteomyelitis. This highly malignant sarcoma has not previously been reported in this condition.
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Department of Imaging, Middlesex Hospital, London.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005266:Femoral Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D018219:Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000150:complications*; D011859:Radiography