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Malignancy in chronic osteomyelitis sinus. Report of three cases
1King Fahd University Hospital, Dammam.
Indian Journal of Cancer
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Squamous cell carcinoma in chronic osteomyelitis sinuses is rare. Aggressive treatment, including amputation and possibly chemotherapy/radiotherapy, is recommended for invasive tumors.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Chronic osteomyelitis can develop squamous cell carcinoma in the sinus tract.
- Management of these tumors is often amputation, but outcomes vary.
- Histological features influence prognosis and treatment decisions.