Pure primary osteosarcoma of the ovary presenting as an extensively calcified adnexal mass: a case report and review of the literature.

A case of primary ovarian osteosarcoma is reported with a review of the literature. A perimenopausal woman presented with a calcific adnexal mass seen on abdominal radiography, surgical exploration revealed no gross evidence of metastatic disease. Adjuvant chemotherapy was administered due to the reported aggressiveness of this rare tumor. Following eight courses of cisplatin-doxorubicin combination chemotherapy, the patient is without evidence of disease. A differential diagnosis for extensively calcified adnexal masses is provided. Additionally, a rationale for adjuvant chemotherapy is discussed.

Autologous fascia grafts in head and neck plastic surgery.

Using an experimental animal model, we studied the stability of the size (gross morphology) and structure (histomorphology) of the fascia autograft. Fascia from a rabbit's leg was grafted in the subcutaneous tissue of the ear and abdomen and also into the intra-abdominal cavity. The weight and size of the autograft were recorded during the study period. Our findings showed that the size of the autograft remained stable, but there was a substantial weight reduction. Microscopic examination of histopathologic sections disclosed that there was no inflammatory response to the fascia. It also appeared to maintain its histomorphologic structure. Clinical trials with patients receiving facial plastic surgery are also reported. We believe a fascia autograft can be used to augment facial areas. We base this conclusion on the findings from previous reports, our animal experiment, and clinical trials.