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Osteosarcoma Flashcards

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What are the predilection sites for osteosarcoma?

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Proximal humerus
Distal radius
Distal femur
Proximal and distal tibia

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What three features are noted on radiography of an osteosarcoma?

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Cortical destruction
Loss of trabecular pattern
Sunburst- tumour bone extends into soft tissues

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What tests are required for staging and diagnosis of osteosarcoma?

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3 view chest radiography
+/- CT MRI

Jamshidi/FNA

Post amputation histopath

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What are the features of metastasis of osteosarcoma?

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Pulmonary metastasis are soft tissue opacity, there are occult metastasis in 95% cases

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How is osteosarcoma treated?

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Forequarter amputation
Coxofemoral disarticulation

Carboplatin +/- doxorubicin

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What is the MST for osteosarcoma?

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3-4 months after amputation

1 year with amputation and chemo

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What is the follow up for osteosarcoma patients?

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3 monthly clinical exam and chest radiographs

Death is usually due to metastasis, metastasectomy can be considered

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