Unclassified High-Grade Sarcoma Associated with an Orthopedic Implant: A Case Report of a Rare Complication
Metal implants are commonly used in orthopedics for treating degenerative conditions and fractures. These materials are generally considered non-toxic. However, rare instances of malignancy linked to certain implants have been documented in the literature. The formation of high-grade sarcoma on orthopedic implants is an exceptionally rare complication. In this report, we present the case of an unclassified high-grade sarcoma in a 51-year-old patient to highlight the rarity of this condition and the challenges associated with its diagnosis.
Authors
- Kaoutar Znati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8688-190X)
- Ahmed Jahid
- Fouad Zouaidia
- Driss Alaoui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5270-3256)
- Maryam Cheddadi
- Zakia Bernoussi
- Mohamed Ali Kamil
Publication Details
- Journal
- Saudi Journal of Nursing and Health Care
- Published
- 2025-04-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.36348/sjnhc.2025.v08i04.003
- Primary Topic
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00