Lee Y S, Pho R W, Nather A
Cancer. 1984 Nov 15;54(10):2286-9. doi: 10.1002/1097-0142(19841115)54:10<2286::aid-cncr2820541038>3.0.co;2-v.
The occurrence of malignant tumors at the site of metal implants is rare. The significance of this association is not settled. Its implications, however, are serious. A malignant fibrous histiocytoma arising at the site of an implant done 14 years ago for traumatic fracture of the femur in a 44-year-old man is reported. Previous reports are briefly summarized.