Late recurrence of pelvic osteosarcoma: a case report and review of the literature
B.G.I. Spiegelberg, K. Gokaraju, M.T. Parratt, A.M. Flanagan, S.R. Cannon and T.W.R. Briggs
Corresponding address:
Ben Spiegelberg, MBBS BSc MRCS (Eng), London Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Service, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP, UK.
E-mail: benspiegelberg@doctors.net.uk
A rare case of local recurrence of a high-grade osteosarcoma of the pelvis is described, 19 years after initial presentation, highlighting the need for continued long-term follow-up of patients with osteosarcoma. We review the literature concerning osteosarcoma of the pelvis, local recurrence and treatment with custom-made hemipelvic replacements.
Keywords
Pelvic bone tumour; osteosarcoma; recurrence; hemipelvic replacement.
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