Recurrent spontaneous pneumothoraxes as a complication of osteosarcoma metastases: a case report
2021; Elsevier BV; Volume: 16; Issue: 11 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/j.radcr.2021.07.061
ISSN1930-0433
AutoresMark Kleedehn, Sándor Kovács, Brody Fitzpatrick,
Tópico(s)Neuroblastoma Research and Treatments
ResumoOsteosarcoma is the most common primary malignant bone tumor in children and adolescents. Osteosarcomas are highly aggressive tumors that historically have had a dismal prognosis. However, the survival rate has improved significantly with the addition of adjuvant and neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Here, we present a case report of a 13-year-old male with a history of a left humeral osteosarcoma whose course was complicated by recurrent sarcoma-related pneumothoraces. Despite recurrent pneumothoraces being a relatively uncommon complication of osteosarcoma, they present a great challenge to providing treatment that optimizes outcomes and quality of life for patients.
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