Osteosarcoma

From greek.doctor
  • Osteogenic sarcoma = osteosarcoma
  • Epidemiology
    • Children + teenagers
    • Boys > girls
    • Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone tumour
  • Clinical features
    • Occurs in metaphysis of long bones
      • Especially distal femur and proximal tibia
    • Night pain
    • B symptoms
  • Diagnosis
    • X-ray
    • Codman triangle
    • Sunburst appearance
  • Treatment
    • Neoadjuvant chemo + limb-sparing surgery + adjuvant chemo