Local recurrence of osteosarcoma after 17 years.
The recurrence of osteosarcoma is rare. Local recurrence occurs in 4-10% of patients following effective treatment. So far, recurrences as late as 15 years have been reported in the literature. We report a unique case of local recurrence of intramedullary osteosarcoma 17 years from initial diagnosis and treatment. Regular long-term follow-up of patients with this diagnosis is crucial to ensure early detection and treatment of potential recurrences.
London Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Service, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, Middlesex, UK.
M J
MJ
Welck
P D
PD
Gikas
P
P
Pearce
R
R
Bhumbra
T W R
TW
Briggs
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S
Cannon
D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer; D005260:Female; D006428:Hemipelvectomy; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium; D008134:Long-Term Care; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012516:Osteosarcoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography