Periosteal Osteosarcoma: A Review of 17 Cases with Mean Follow-up of 52 Months. (2002)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Revell, Matthew P.; Deshmukh, Neeta; Grimer, Robert J.; Carter, Simon R.; Tillman, Roger M.
• Is Part Of: Sarcoma. Volume 6:Number 4(2002)
• Page Start: 123
• Page End: 130
• Publication Date: 2002
• Subjects: Sarcoma -- Periodicals; 616.994
• DOI: 10.1080/1357714021000066368
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1357-714X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: Periosteal osteosarcomas are rare cartilage-rich bone tumours characterized by a juxtacortical eccentric position and are normally regarded oncologically as of intermediate to high grade.Their low incidence is mirrored by a small number of reported cases in the world literature. While there is general agreement that wide surgical excision is required, there is a paucity of evidence regarding adjuvant therapy. Previous reports have not indicated any consistent approach to this to allow appraisal. Patients and methods: We report 17 cases treated at our centre over 16 years. Our policy was to use chemotherapy when the tumour showed any features of high grade. Results: To date, no deaths have resulted from recurrence or metastasis of the tumour although there have been two deaths from other causes. Discussion: Comparison of survival with existing studies is made to draw conclusions regarding future treatment of this condition in terms of surgical and adjuvant approaches.