Osteosarcoma
| Osteosarcoma | |
| ICD-10 | C40-C41 |
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| ICD-9 | 170 |
| ICD-O: | Template:ICDO |
| OMIM | 259500 |
| DiseasesDB | 9392 |
| MedlinePlus | 001650 |
| MeSH | D012516 |
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Osteosarcoma On the Web |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] Michael Maddaleni, B.S.
Synonyms and keywords: Osteogenic sarcoma; osteosarcoma
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Osteosarcoma from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Staging | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X Ray | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Additional Resources
- James, H. (1979). Promises in the Dark. New York: Bantam Books. ISBN 0-553-13453-1. Story of a young girl's osteosarcoma fight and its effect on her relationship with her boyfriend
- Trottier, Maxine (2005). Terry Fox: A Story of Hope. Markham, Ont: Scholastic Canada. ISBN 0-439-94888-6. About Terry Fox and his quest to raise $25 million for cancer research by running across Canada on his prosthetic leg. Also The Terry Fox Story, a 1983 movie.
- Belshaw, Sheila M. (2001). Fly With a Miracle. Denor Press. ISBN 0 9526056 7 8.
External links
- Superior Survivial Seen with Osteosarcoma 2004
- Osteosarcoma: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
- Treatment Information from U.S. National Cancer Institute
Acknowledgements
The content on this page was first contributed by: C. Michael Gibson M.S., M.D.
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