Sarcomas of the Upper Extremity in Children
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Bone and soft tissue sarcomas of the upper extremities in children are rare, but the practicing pediatric orthopaedist should be aware of their presentation, biology and treatment. This report presents a brief review of the presentation, diagnostic findings and treatment of osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, synovial sarcoma and infantile fibrosarcoma of the upper extremity in the pediatric population.
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