A case of radiation-induced sternal malignant fibrous histiocytoma treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgical resection

Kocer, Bulent; Gulbahar, Gultekin; Erdogan, Bulent; Budakoglu, Burcin; Erekul, Selim; Dural, Koray; Sakinci, Unal

doi:10.1186/1477-7819-6-138

A case of radiation-induced sternal malignant fibrous histiocytoma treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgical resection

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WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, vol.6, 2008 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 6
Publication Date: 2008
Doi Number: 10.1186/1477-7819-6-138
Journal Name: WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Primary sternal malignant fibrous histiyocytoma (MFH) is highly rare. Effective treatment modality is surgical resection with wide margins. However, to date, the effects of radiotherapy or chemotherapy has not been clearly defined.