Malignant transformation in fibrous dysplasia. A report of 3 cases.

Autor: Chetty R; Department of Anatomical Pathology, University of Cape Town., Kalan MR, Kranold DH
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: South African journal of surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir chirurgie [S Afr J Surg] 1990 Jun; Vol. 28 (2), pp. 80-2.
Abstrakt: Three patients with fibrous dysplasia were encountered in whom osteosarcoma subsequently developed. A review of published reports and the authors' experience establishes fibrous dysplasia as a premalignant bone lesion. Radiation appears to enhance the inherent tendency towards malignant transformation.
Databáze: MEDLINE