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Osteogenic sarcoma following treatment with megavoltage radiation and chemotherapy for bone tumors in children

Journal Article · · Med. Pediatr. Oncol.; (United States)
While osteogenic sarcoma has been well-recognized as a late complication of exposure to high doses of ionizing radiation in the orthovoltage energy range, it has been less frequently reported in patients treated with megavoltage radiation. Two children were seen who developed osteogenic sarcoma following treatment with megavoltage radiation and combination chemotherapy for primary bone tumors. The implications in regard to aggressive multimodality treatment for pediatric malignancies are discussed.
OSTI ID:
6059638
Journal Information:
Med. Pediatr. Oncol.; (United States), Journal Name: Med. Pediatr. Oncol.; (United States) Vol. 8:4; ISSN MPOND
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English