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Beyond the Bone: A Case Report and Review of Literature of Extraskeletal Chondroblastic Osteosarcoma of the Scalp

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Extraskeletal osteosarcoma (EOS) of the scalp is an extremely rare malignant mesenchymal tumor that accounts for approximately 1 to 2% of all soft tissue sarcoma and 2 to 4% of all osteosarcoma. A 40-year-old man presented with painless swelling on the left side of the scalp for 3 months and right-side limb weakness for 10 days. The patient underwent surgery and the postoperative histopathology report was suggestive of chondroblastic osteosarcoma of the scalp. The patient received five cycles of Adriamycin-based systemic therapy. A response assessment imaging was done, which was suggestive of partial response. Osteosarcoma is chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-resistant tumor; hence, it requires a combined modality approach. Complete surgical excision with adequate surgical margin followed by adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy proved to be one of the optimal treatment modalities.

Source: Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology

DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1802638

Authors: Ankit J. Dhameliya, Navaudhayam R., Anu Agrawal, Jaspreet Kaur, Vikas Yadav

Institution: Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407779475