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Review2014

Osteosarcoma.

Moore DD, Luu HH · Cancer treatment and research

Sarcoma subtypes

Abstract

Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor that primarily affects the long bones but can also involve other bones in the body. It has a bimodal distribution with peaks in the second decade of life and late adulthood. This chapter will highlight the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of osteosarcoma.

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Publication type

Journal ArticleReview

Source: PubMed, PMID 25070231. Always confirm details with the original publication or your oncologist.