Dedifferentiation of low grade chondrosarcomas

McFarland, G.B.; McKinley, L.M.; Reed, R.J.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 122: 157-164

1977


ISSN/ISBN: 0009-921X
PMID: 837602
Document Number: 123370
In four unusual cases where a low-grade chondrosarcoma suddenly dedifferentiated into a florid, highly-malignant fibrosarcoma, the average survival was 12 months (range 5-18 months). The surgical treatment of chondrosarcoma consists of a primary excisional biopsy, and if dedifferentiation to fibrosarcoma is seen, radical excision and chemotherapy or irradiation or both.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments