Abstract
Primary malignant bone and soft-tissue tumors of the hand are rare. Optimal treatment
requires appropriate staging, biopsy examination, and definitive surgical treatment.
Early referral to a cancer center is indicated particularly in those patients requiring
multidisciplinary or systemic treatment.
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