Post radiation sarcoma-secondary osteosarcoma
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Abstract: Post Radiation Osteosarcoma is type of secondary osteosarcoma that occurs in the tissues that were treated with radiation for malignant degeneration/malignancy process. The tumor occurs after a latency period at several years (average 17 yrs.) following radiation treatment. The younger the patient is at time of radiation higher the risk of osteosarcoma. Males and females get affected equally. Age range is 10-84 years old, average -45 years. The axial and appendicular skeleton are equally affected.
Authors and Affiliations
A M Deodhar, R V Ekale, Pallavi Raval, R M Patwardhan, V B Biradar, P A Mule
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