Malignant lymphoma associated with internal fixation of a fractured tibia.
A case of malignant lymphoma in association with the plating of a fractured tibia 17 years previously is presented. The literature is briefly reviewed, and attention is drawn to the reported association between tumor and internal fixation in animals.
D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013977:Tibia; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D014800:Vitallium / Q000009:adverse effects
D014800:Vitallium