osteosarcoma Flashcards
1
Q
what is it?
A
malignant bone tumour which produces bone
2
Q
how is metastasis spread?
A
haematogenous but can be lymphatic
3
Q
who does it commonly affect
A
adolescents and young adults
elderly patients with Paget’s
4
Q
what does it involve?
A
bones around knee (distal/proximal tibia)
proximal femur
proximal humerus
pelvis
5
Q
what is management?
A
surgery
6
Q
why is adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy not used?
A
are not radiosensitive and not responsive to adjuvant chemo
