Chondrosarcoma of sacrum presenting with a deep vein thrombosis.

J Orthop Sci

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama, 641-8510, Japan.

Published: July 2011

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