Osteosarcoma of the diaphysis of long bones: Clinicopathologic features and treatment of 51 cases

F. H. Sim, F. J. Frassica, K. K. Unni

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Abstract

Of 1000 osteosarcoma cases recorded in the Mayo Clinic records, approximately 7% of the lesions occurred in the diaphysis of long bones, mostly in the femur, tibia, and humerus. The average age of the patients with these lesions was 28 years (range: 8 to 67). The duration of their symptoms before diagnosis was greater than that for patients with conventional osteosarcoma in the metaphysis. In approximately 20% of the cases, the radiographic appearance mimicked that of Ewing's sarcoma. Amputation surgery was the major form of treatment. The 2-, 5-and 15-year survival was 42%, 29%, and 20%, respectively.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)19-23
Number of pages5
JournalOrthopedics
Volume18
Issue number1
StatePublished - Jan 1 1995

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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