Abstract |
An unusual case of a chondrosarcoma developed in the proximal phalanx of the thumb is described. Although the diagnosis of the malignancy was made preoperatively and the finger was amputated without any delay, the tumor metastasized widely and killed the patient 6 years later.
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Authors | V Karabela-Bouropoulou, F Patra-Malli, N Agnantis |
Journal | Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology
(J Cancer Res Clin Oncol)
Vol. 112
Issue 1
Pg. 71-4
( 1986)
ISSN: 0171-5216 [Print] Germany |
PMID | 3733869
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Bone Neoplasms
(pathology)
- Chondrosarcoma
(mortality, pathology, secondary)
- Female
- Humans
- Lung Neoplasms
(secondary)
- Skin Neoplasms
(secondary)
- Thumb
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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