Published October 1987 | Version v1
Journal article

Case report 447: Parosteal osteosarcoma left 12th rib

  • 1. Austin Hospital, Heidelberg (Australia). Dept. of Anatomical Pathology
  • 2. Epworth Medical Centre, Richmond (Australia)
  • 3. Epworth Hospital, Richmond (Australia). Melbourne Diagnostic Pathology

Description

A case of parosteal osteosarcoma of the rib is presented. The importance in recognising this tumour in unusual sites is stressed. The pathological criteria required in making the diagnosis and the possible prognostic implications of certain features, in particular the extent of invasion of underlying bone, are reviewed. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Skelet. Radiol.
Journal Volume
16
Journal Issue
7
Series
Skelet. Radiol.
Journal Page Range
597-600
ISSN
0364-2348
CODEN
SKRAD

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
19041116
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; CHEST; DIAGNOSIS; IMAGES; OSTEOSARCOMAS; PATIENTS; SKELETAL DISEASES; X-RAY RADIOGRAPHY
Descriptors DEC
BODY; BODY AREAS; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; MEDICINE; NEOPLASMS; SARCOMAS