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Skeletal Radiology
Published in: Skeletal Radiology 9/2012

01-09-2012 | Case Report

Multimodality treatment of a multifocal osteoblastoma-like tumor of the lower extremity

Authors: Jeffrey E. Mait, Giorgio Perino, Aasis Unnanuntana, Tai-Li Chang, Stephen Doty, Robert Schneider, Joseph M. Lane

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 9/2012

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Abstract

Osteoblastoma-like tumor is a rare condition with limited information on its orthopedic management in the current medical literature. The tumor histologically resembles an osteoblastoma, although the radiographic features are similar to those observed in primary vascular lesions. The treatment in the previously reported cases involved aggressive procedures including amputation, en bloc resection, and chemotherapy because of the uncertainty regarding the biological behavior of the tumor. We present a case of this entity that was successfully treated by a combination therapy including intralesional curettage with adjuvant cryotherapy, in situ and intravenous administration of bisphosphonates and radioablation.
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Metadata
Title
Multimodality treatment of a multifocal osteoblastoma-like tumor of the lower extremity
Authors
Jeffrey E. Mait
Giorgio Perino
Aasis Unnanuntana
Tai-Li Chang
Stephen Doty
Robert Schneider
Joseph M. Lane
Publication date
01-09-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Skeletal Radiology / Issue 9/2012
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-011-1345-6

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