Fibrosarcoma Of The Lower Extremity Of The Femur About A Case
Journal: International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research (Vol.3, No. 9)Publication Date: 2014-09-15
Authors : A.Chagou; A.Rhanim; R.Zanati; A Bardouni; M.Mahfoud; MS Berrada; M; Yaacoubi.;
Page : 116-117
Keywords : Key words amputation; bone; biopsy; chemotherapy; fibro sarcoma; prognosis.;
Abstract
Abstract Case report Primitive bone fibro sarcoma is a rare entity it is only 3-5 of malignant tumours of the bone. We report the case of a 24 years old patient without significant history having consulted for pain in the left thigh accented night with impaired general condition. Surgical biopsy revealed a low-grade fibro sarcoma of malignancy. The treatment consisted of a trans femoral amputation. The short-term trend 12 months is good with no local recurrence and amputation stump clean. Discussion Primitive bone fibro sarcoma is a rare entity it is dominant between 40 and 60 years. The femur and tibia are the predilection Radiographs highlight an image of osteolysis periosteal reaction is inconstant and invasion of soft tissues is possible. Treatment is mainly surgical it typically consists of a limb amputation. Several chemotherapy protocols are proposed but none has shown consistent efficacy the prognosis remains reserved.
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