Multifocal osteosarcoma: a case report with review of the literature

Cancer. 1979 Nov;44(5):1897-907. doi: 10.1002/1097-0142(197911)44:5<1897::aid-cncr2820440552>3.0.co;2-2.

Abstract

Multifocal osteosarcoma with unique patho-biological features in a 23-year old white male is reported. The natural history and classification of multiple osteosarcomas are reviewed. A proposal is presented for evaluation of the multicentric origin in future cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Bone Neoplasms / classification
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Bone Neoplasms / etiology
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / classification
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / diagnosis*
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / etiology
  • Osteosarcoma / classification
  • Osteosarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Osteosarcoma / etiology