Fibrosarcoma of the sacrum in a child: management by sacral resection and reconstruction.
We describe the diagnosis and surgical management of fibrosarcoma of the sacrum in a pediatric patient. We retrospectively reviewed the literature and a case report. Total sacrectomy is a viable treatment option in the management of large malignant sacral tumors. The techniques used in adult patients can be extended to and improved upon for pediatric patients. The input of multiple surgical specialties is essential in the management of these lesions.
Mooney
J F
JF
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Glazier
S S
SS
Turner
C S
CS
DeFranzo
A J
AJ
D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D005354:Fibrosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012447:Sacrum / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome