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Common symptoms of [[osteosarcoma]] include: | Common symptoms of [[osteosarcoma]] include: | ||
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*[[Bone fracture]] (may occur after what seems like a routine movement) | *[[Bone fracture]] (may occur after what seems like a routine movement) | ||
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*[[Pain]] when lifting (if the tumor is in the arm) | *[[Pain]] when lifting (if the tumor is in the arm) | ||
*[[Swelling]] and redness at the site of the [[tumor]] | *[[Swelling]] and redness at the site of the [[tumor]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
The most common symptoms of osteosarcoma include bone pain that may worsen at night, swelling, and redness at the site of the tumor. The affected bone is not as strong as normal bones and may fracture with minor trauma (a pathological fracture).
History and Symptoms
Symptoms of osteosarcoma may be present weeks or months (occasionally longer) prior to the confirmed diagnosis. The most common related symptom are:[1][2][3]
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of osteosarcoma include:
- Bone pain
- Bone fracture (may occur after what seems like a routine movement)
- Limping (if the tumor is in the leg)
- Pain when lifting (if the tumor is in the arm)
- Swelling and redness at the site of the tumor
References
- ↑ Moore DD, Luu HH (2014). "Osteosarcoma". Cancer Treat. Res. 162: 65–92. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-07323-1_4. PMID 25070231.
- ↑ Biazzo A, De Paolis M (December 2016). "Multidisciplinary approach to osteosarcoma". Acta Orthop Belg. 82 (4): 690–698. PMID 29182106.
- ↑ Kumar R, Kumar M, Malhotra K, Patel S (February 2018). "Primary Osteosarcoma in the Elderly Revisited: Current Concepts in Diagnosis and Treatment". Curr Oncol Rep. 20 (2): 13. doi:10.1007/s11912-018-0658-1. PMID 29492676.