Abstract

TAMAYO FIGUEROA, Alicia et al. Malignant tumor experience in “Frank País” International Scientific Orthopedic Institution. Rev Cubana Ortop Traumatol [online]. 2003, vol.17, n.1-2, pp. 53-56. ISSN 1561-3100.

A retrospective statistical sample of patients diagnosed with malignant tumors in the osteoarticular system by the Research and Development Service in “Frank País” International Scientific Orthopedic Complex from January 1990 to December 1999 is presented. The histological variety and location of tumors and age and sex were studied. It was found in the paper that the most frequent malignant tumors were osteosarcoma, giant cell tumor, and condrosarcoma that prevailed in patients under 25 years of age.

Keywords : NEOPLASMS BONE TISSUE; OSTEOSARCOMA [diagnosis]; GIANT CELL TUMORS [diagnosis]; CHONDROSARCOMA [diagnosis].