| Literature DB >> 3034914 |
A W Hughes, D A Sherlock, D L Hamblen, R Reid.
Abstract
We report a case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the hip which occurred 30 years after the insertion of a single chrome-cobalt alloy screw for a slipped femoral epiphysis. The possible aetiological association between malignant tumours and metallic implants is discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID: 3034914 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620X.69B3.3034914
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Br ISSN: 0301-620X