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Hand (N Y). 2015 Dec;10(4):602-6. doi: 10.1007/s11552-015-9760-0. Epub 2015 Apr 17.

Extraskeletal osteosarcoma of the hand: the role of marginal excision and adjuvant radiation therapy.

Hand (New York, N.Y.)

Dana L Casey, Matt van de Rijn, Geoffrey Riley, Ka-Wah Tung, David G Mohler, Sarah S Donaldson

Affiliations

  1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA USA.
  2. Department of Pathology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA USA.
  3. Department of Radiology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA USA.
  4. Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA USA.
  5. Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA USA ; Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University Cancer Center, 875 Blake Wilbur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 USA.

PMID: 26568711 PMCID: PMC4641083 DOI: 10.1007/s11552-015-9760-0

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Extraskeletal osteosarcoma of the hand is rare, and its optimal modality of local control is not currently known.

METHODS: A literature search was performed to identify studies that describe the treatment and outcomes of extraskeletal osteosarcoma. A second literature search was performed to identify studies that describe the treatment and outcomes of extraskeletal osteosarcoma of the hand specifically.

RESULTS: The role of adjuvant radiation for extraskeletal osteosarcoma is not well defined. All cases in the literature describing treatment of extraskeletal osteosarcoma of the hand utilized amputation, and none of the patients described received radiation therapy. However, there are multiple reports showing excellent local control, minimal toxicity, and superior functional outcome with limb conservation and radiation rather than amputation of the hand in pediatric and adult soft tissue sarcoma.

CONCLUSION: For extraskeletal osteosarcoma of the hand, we recommend a treatment approach with the goal of preservation of form and function using limb-sparing surgery and planned postoperative radiation.

Keywords: Hand; Limb salvage; Osteosarcoma; Radiation therapy; Soft tissue sarcoma

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