Reconstruction of the pelvic ring using an autologous free non-vascularized fibula graft in a patient with benign fibrous histiocytoma
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Benign fibrous histiocytomas (BFH) usually presents as a small benign lesion that predominantly occurs in the skin. Only few cases of BFH arising from bone have been reported, its occurrence in pelvic bones is even rarer.</p> &...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2004-11-01
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| Series: | World Journal of Surgical Oncology |
| Online Access: | http://www.wjso.com/content/2/1/38 |
| Summary: | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Benign fibrous histiocytomas (BFH) usually presents as a small benign lesion that predominantly occurs in the skin. Only few cases of BFH arising from bone have been reported, its occurrence in pelvic bones is even rarer.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>A 34-year-old female presented with BFH at a rare anatomical location on both sides of the <it>os ilium </it>which was larger than earlier reported BFH of the bone. Surgical resection was performed successfully including resection of the inner pelvic ring and reconstruction of the linea terminalis using a non-vascularized fibular autograft. At 18 months after tumor resection and reconstruction of the pelvic ring, with interposition of a free vascularized fibula graft patient has an excellent clinical oncological and functional outcome.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Non vascularized fibular autograft is a useful reconstructive procedure in select patients.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 1477-7819 |