65. Osteogenic sarcoma
Organ: Long bone (femur)
Description:
Originating from the distal metaphysis is a large grey-white tumor. The tumor completely destroyed the whole bone.
Diagnosis: Osteosarcoma
Risk factors:
- < 20 years of age
- Irradiation
Theory:
The tumor raises the periosteum, which forms a very characteristic picture on an x-ray called Codman triangle.