Spontaneous regression of lung metastasis from osteosarcoma: a case report

J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2008 Jan;30(1):90-2. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0b013e31815cc410.

Abstract

A case of spontaneous regression of a pulmonary metastasis from high-grade osteosarcoma is reported. The metastasis developed 5 years after chemotherapy and amputation for a distal femur osteosarcoma. The sarcomatous nature of the lesion was histologically confirmed. No treatment was attempted owing to the patient's refusal. The patient was followed up every 3 months and a spontaneous regression of the lesion was documented. Seven years after the diagnosis of lung metastases, no pulmonary nodules or other signs of relapse are present.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Femoral Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Femoral Neoplasms / therapy
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Lung Neoplasms / secondary
  • Lung Neoplasms / therapy
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Metastasis
  • Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous / pathology*
  • Osteosarcoma / pathology*
  • Osteosarcoma / therapy