Tumour transfer to bone graft donor site: a case report and review of the literature of the mechanism of seeding.
Purpose. Transmission of malignant tumour cells to a bone graft donor site is a rare complication of bone grafting.We report a case of seeding of malignant fibrous histiocytoma from the femur to a pelvic bone graft donor site.Discussion. We review the literature, discuss the possible mechanism of tumour transfer and offer advice aimed at avoiding this complication.
Dias
R G
RG
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Oncology Service The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust Bristol Road South Northfield Birmingham B31 2AP UK.
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Carter
S R
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Grimer
R J
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Tillman
R M
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