PosthumaDeBoer et al. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2010, 5:36

PosthumaDeBoer et al. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2010, 5:36 http://www.josr-online.com/content/5/1/36 CASE REPORT Case report Open Access Small cell osteosarcoma of a toe phalanx: a case report and review of literature Jantine PosthumaDeBoer*1, Harm CA Graat1, Johannes Bras2 and Rachid Saouti1 Abstract This report describes the radiological and histological findings of a small cell osteosarcoma of a toe phalanx in a 38 year old man. This man presented with pain, swelling and redness of the left third toe. Medical history revealed an osteomyelitis of this toe eight years prior. Based on clinical findings and medical history the lesion was diagnosed as an osteomyelitis. However, peroperatively...