[Fibrocartilaginous mesenchymoma of bone. A case report]
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[Fibrocartilaginous mesenchymoma of bone. A case report]
Abstract
Fibrocartilaginous mesenchymoma of bone is a tumoral entity which is somewhat controversial. It has been delineated in 1984 by Dahlin and al. Fifteen cases have been reported in the literature. We report a new case which involves proximal humerus. X-ray data, microscopic findings and local recurrence indicate a low grade malignancy. Metastasis have never been reported. The main differential diagnosis are desmoplastic fibroma, fibrous dysplasia and fibrosarcoma with low grade malignancy. Treatment is surgical.
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