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. 1999 Sep;3(2):145–147. doi: 10.1080/13577149977794

A Case of RhabdomyoSarcoma Following a Metal Surgical Implant

Giovanna M Gatti 1,2,✉, Giovanni B Ivaldi 1, Eric Lartigau 4, Hugo Marsiglia 1, Roberto Orecchia 1,3
PMCID: PMC2395424  PMID: 18521278

Abstract

Patient. We report a 51-year-old male presenting with Grade III rhabdomyosarcoma.

Discussion. A case of rhabdomyosarcoma which developed in proximity to a metal surgical implant is described. Few cases have been reported in the world in humans.The therapeutic approach to the disease is presented, together with a brief review of literature.

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