| Literature DB >> 18521435 |
R G Dias1, A Abudu, S R Carter, R J Grimer, R M Tillman.
Abstract
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.Entities:
Year: 2000 PMID: 18521435 PMCID: PMC2408361 DOI: 10.1155/S1357714X00000098
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Sarcoma ISSN: 1357-714X