Bone osteosarcoma

Bone osteosarcoma

Definition

A usually aggressive malignant bone-forming mesenchymal neoplasm arising from the bone. It may arise de novo or from a pre-existing lesion of the bone. Pain and a palpable mass are the most frequent clinical sign and symptom. It may spread to other anatomic sites, particularly the lungs.

Also known as bone osteosarcoma, osteosarcoma of bone, osteosarcoma, somatic, osteosarcoma, somatic mutation — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Bone element Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Bone element Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Connective tissue Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Musculoskeletal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0