Fibrosarcoma of the brachial plexus presenting in childhood.
We report a case of malignant fibrosarcoma involving the brachial plexus presenting in childhood. Primary malignant tumours of the brachial plexus are rare entities. In particular, fibrosarcoma of the brachial plexus occurring in a child has not been previously reported. Dilemmas in resolving the management and long-term consequences of this condition are discussed.
Department of Surgery, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK.
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Tan
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Clements
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Choudhari
D001132:Arm; D020516:Brachial Plexus Neuropathies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005354:Fibrosarcoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed