Internal fixation of a fractured humerus in a dog and late osteosarcoma development.
Five years after an intramedullary nailing of a fractured humerus a fistula developed in a dog. The nail was removed and a gross swelling developed 11 weeks later. Osteosarcoma was diagnosed.
D000818:Animals; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs; D005402:Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000662:veterinary; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D012516:Osteosarcoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*