Chondromyxoid fibroma-like osteosarcoma: a case series and literature review.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Chondromyxoid fibroma-like osteosarcoma (CMF-OS) is an exceedingly rare subtype of low-grade central osteosarcoma (LGCO), accounting for up to 10% of cases and making it difficult to diagnose. CMF-OS is frequently misdiagnosed on a radiological examination and biopsy, even after the initial operation. Its treatment is a controversial issue due to its low-grade classification and actual high-grade behavior. CASE PRESENTATION:We retrospectively reviewed the medical charts of more than 2000 osteosarcoma patients between 2008 and 2019; 11 patients with CMF-OS were identified, of which six patients were treated by our institution with complete clinical characteristics, including treatment and prognosis, radiological and pathological features were reviewed. Three males and three femal

SUBMITTER: Zhong J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6990471 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature