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Malignant lymphoma involving the patella
S Cha1, E Schultz, B McHeffey-Atkinson
1Department of Radiology, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, N.Y. 11030, USA.
Skeletal Radiology
|November 1, 1996
Summary
Malignant lymphoma of the patella is rare, unlike more common benign bone lesions. Skeletal lymphoma, particularly histiocytic lymphoma, often presents as osteolytic lesions with a poor prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Oncology
- Skeletal Radiology
- Hematologic Malignancies
Background:
- The patella is predominantly affected by benign skeletal lesions.
- Malignant conditions of the patella are infrequent, with rare reports of plasmacytoma, osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, and metastatic disease.