Osteosarcoma in a sixteen-month old boy

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S Ibrahim1, M N Sundari, N Masir

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.

The Medical Journal of Malaysia
|September 6, 2000
PubMed

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This report details the youngest known case of osteosarcoma in Malaysia, diagnosed in a sixteen-month-old boy. The aggressive nature of this rare pediatric bone cancer led to rapid disease dissemination and fatality within six weeks.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Skeletal Malignancies

Background:

  • Osteosarcoma is a rare primary malignant bone tumor.
  • It most commonly affects adolescents and young adults.
  • Occurrence in very young children is exceptionally rare.

Observation:

  • A sixteen-month-old boy presented with osteosarcoma of the left humerus.
  • This represents the youngest reported case in Malaysia.
  • The patient exhibited rapid disease progression.

Findings:

  • The pediatric patient was diagnosed with localized osteosarcoma.
  • The tumor was located in the left humerus.
  • Disseminated disease was evident shortly after diagnosis.

Implications:

  • Highlights the occurrence of osteosarcoma in extremely young pediatric patients.
  • Underscores the aggressive potential and rapid progression of the disease in this age group.
  • Emphasizes the need for early detection and aggressive management strategies for pediatric osteosarcoma.

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