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==Extra skeletal osteosarcoma== | ===Extra skeletal osteosarcoma=== | ||
On X-ray, extra skeletal osteosarcoma appears as soft tissue density with variable amount of [[calcification]] which represents [[osteoid]] matrix formation, and is seen in approximately 50% of cases. | On X-ray, extra skeletal osteosarcoma appears as soft tissue density with variable amount of [[calcification]] which represents [[osteoid]] matrix formation, and is seen in approximately 50% of cases. | ||
==Parosteal osteosarcoma== | ===Parosteal osteosarcoma=== | ||
*Large lobulated exophytic, 'cauliflower-like' mass with central dense ossification adjacent to the bone. | *Large lobulated exophytic, 'cauliflower-like' mass with central dense ossification adjacent to the bone. | ||
*'''String sign''': Thin radiolucent line separating the tumor from cortex, observed in 30% of cases. | *'''String sign''': Thin radiolucent line separating the tumor from cortex, observed in 30% of cases. | ||
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*Tumor extension into medullary cavity is frequently observed. | *Tumor extension into medullary cavity is frequently observed. | ||
==Intracortical osteosarcoma== | ===Intracortical osteosarcoma=== | ||
*It typically presents as an oval intracortical geographic osteolytic lesion in the [[diaphysis]] with surrounding [[sclerosis]] and usually measures about 4 cm in length. *Multiple calcific foci can be seen within the lytic region, suggesting osteoid matrix. | *It typically presents as an oval intracortical geographic osteolytic lesion in the [[diaphysis]] with surrounding [[sclerosis]] and usually measures about 4 cm in length. *Multiple calcific foci can be seen within the lytic region, suggesting osteoid matrix. | ||
==Periosteal osteosarcoma== | ===Periosteal osteosarcoma=== | ||
*Typically seen as a broad-based surface soft-tissue mass causing extrinsic erosion of thickened underlying diaphyseal cortex and perpendicular periosteal reaction extending into the soft-tissue component. | *Typically seen as a broad-based surface soft-tissue mass causing extrinsic erosion of thickened underlying diaphyseal cortex and perpendicular periosteal reaction extending into the soft-tissue component. | ||
==Low grade osteosarcoma== | ===Low grade osteosarcoma=== | ||
*Because the [[fibrous dysplasia]] and central low-grade osteosarcoma are so similar histologically, the radiographic features are an extremely important part of the diagnosis. | *Because the [[fibrous dysplasia]] and central low-grade osteosarcoma are so similar histologically, the radiographic features are an extremely important part of the diagnosis. | ||
*Radiographic features of low grade osteosarcomas are variable. | *Radiographic features of low grade osteosarcomas are variable. | ||
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*Cortical erosion and soft tissue extension is also a common feature. | *Cortical erosion and soft tissue extension is also a common feature. | ||
==Telangiectatic osteosarcoma== | ===Telangiectatic osteosarcoma=== | ||
*Typically seen as an expansile lytic metaphyseal bony lesion. | *Typically seen as an expansile lytic metaphyseal bony lesion. | ||
*Geographic bony destruction with wide zone of transition tends to be more common than permeative bony destruction. | *Geographic bony destruction with wide zone of transition tends to be more common than permeative bony destruction. | ||
*Less osteoid matrix compared from conventional type. | *Less osteoid matrix compared from conventional type. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
On x-ray, osteosarcoma is characterized by medullary and cortical bone destruction, periosteal reaction, tumor matrix calcification and soft tissue mass.[1]
X Ray
Conventional radiography continues to play an important role in diagnosis of osteosarcoma. Typical appearances of conventional high grade osteosarcoma include:[1]
- Medullary and cortical bone destruction.
- Wide zone of transition, permeative or moth-eaten appearance.
- Aggressive periosteal reaction characterized by:
- Sunburst appearance
- Codman triangle
- Lamellated (onion skin) reaction: less frequently seen
- Soft-tissue mass.
- Tumor matrix ossification/calcification.
- Variable: reflects a combination of the amount of tumor bone production, calcified matrix, and osteoid.
- Ill-defined fluffy or cloud-like cf. to the rings and arcs of chondroid lesions.
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Plain film: Osteosarcoma -
Plain film: Osteosarcoma
Extra skeletal osteosarcoma
On X-ray, extra skeletal osteosarcoma appears as soft tissue density with variable amount of calcification which represents osteoid matrix formation, and is seen in approximately 50% of cases.
Parosteal osteosarcoma
- Large lobulated exophytic, 'cauliflower-like' mass with central dense ossification adjacent to the bone.
- String sign: Thin radiolucent line separating the tumor from cortex, observed in 30% of cases.
- Tumor stalk: Grows within tumor in late stages and obliterates the radiolucent cleavage plane.
- +/- soft tissue mass.
- Cortical thickening without aggressive periosteal reaction is often seen.
- Tumor extension into medullary cavity is frequently observed.
Intracortical osteosarcoma
- It typically presents as an oval intracortical geographic osteolytic lesion in the diaphysis with surrounding sclerosis and usually measures about 4 cm in length. *Multiple calcific foci can be seen within the lytic region, suggesting osteoid matrix.
Periosteal osteosarcoma
- Typically seen as a broad-based surface soft-tissue mass causing extrinsic erosion of thickened underlying diaphyseal cortex and perpendicular periosteal reaction extending into the soft-tissue component.
Low grade osteosarcoma
- Because the fibrous dysplasia and central low-grade osteosarcoma are so similar histologically, the radiographic features are an extremely important part of the diagnosis.
- Radiographic features of low grade osteosarcomas are variable.
- Most common pattern is as a large intracompartmental expansile lytic fibro-osseous lesion with coarsely thick or thin incomplete trabeculations. Another less common pattern is as a dense sclerotic lesion.
- Cortical erosion and soft tissue extension is also a common feature.
Telangiectatic osteosarcoma
- Typically seen as an expansile lytic metaphyseal bony lesion.
- Geographic bony destruction with wide zone of transition tends to be more common than permeative bony destruction.
- Less osteoid matrix compared from conventional type.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Osteosarcoma. Dr Amir Rezaee ◉ and Dr Frank Gaillard ◉ et al. Radiopaedia.org 2015. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/osteosarcoma