Periosteal Osteosarcoma

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Localization: Tibia and femur. Less frequent in the humerus, rare in the fibula and other long bones. Usually located in the diaphysis, occasionally in the metaphysis. Clinical: Palpable mass and…

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Telangiectatic Osteosarcoma

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Clinical: Clinically, the tumor has an aggressive course, with an expanding soft tissue mass, soft and tender on palpation, with increased local temperature. Pathologic fracture is not uncommon. Imaging: Imaging…

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Schwannoma (Neurilemoma, Neurinoma)

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Location: Spinal roots, nerves of the mediastinum or of the retroperitoneum, peroneal, and ulnar nerve. Single nodule. Clinical: Slow and progressive pain and neurological symptoms. Liquoral block, compression of the…

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Neurofibromas

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Location: (a): Superficial lesion in subcutis or dermis. (b): All sites and all organs. Clinical: (a) Painless nodule, few symptoms. (b) Café au lait spots, typically in the axilla. More…

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Periosteal Chondrosarcoma

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Location: Mainly in the limbs: distal femur, proximal tibia, and proximal humerus. Clinical: Swelling with little or no pain. Imaging: On x-ray – globose mass lying on the outer surface…

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Multicentric Osteosarcoma

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On radiographs multiple mainly sclerotic lesions are easily detected. The epiphyseal involvement is frequent in this lesion High-grade osteoblastic osteosarcoma usually extensively sclerotic with low cellularity and diminished cytological anaplasia…

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Fibrosarcoma

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Location: Most are deep tumors. Anywhere where fibrous tissue is found. Thigh, knee, trunk, arm, forearm. Rare in the head and neck. Hand and foot are most frequent sites of…

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