A particular solution in the treatment of primitive neoplasms of the distal third of the tibia. Presentation of a clinical case and review of the literature.
Primitive malignant neoplasms affecting the distal third of the tibia are altogether rare, and their treatment is considerably controversial. The authors describe the diagnostic procedure and a particular surgical strategy of limb salvage in a case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma located at the distal third of the tibia, in particular pointing out the difficulties in restoring the continuity of the skeletal tissues and of the muscle, and with a review of the relevant literature.
Maccauro
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Department of Orthopaedics, Catholic University, Viale Delle Medaglie D'Oro no 246, 00136 Rome, Italy. Giuliomac@tiscali.it
Liuzza
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Muratori
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Gosheger
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Salgarello
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M
Logroscino
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CA
D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D051677:Histiocytoma, Malignant Fibrous / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016879:Salvage Therapy; D013977:Tibia