Osteosarcoma: Differential Diagnostic Considerations - 08/02/12
Doi : 10.1016/j.path.2011.07.011
Adriana L. Gonzalez, MD ⁎ 
, Justin M.M. Cates, MD, PhD
, Justin M.M. Cates, MD, PhD Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 3rd Floor, Medical Center North, C-3321, Nashville, TN 37232-2561, USA
Corresponding author.Abstract |
Accurate diagnosis of bone-forming tumors, including correct subclassification of osteogenic sarcoma is critical for determination of appropriate clinical management and prediction of patient outcome. The morphologic spectrum of osteogenic sarcoma is extensive, however, and its histologic mimics are numerous. This review focuses on the major differential diagnoses of the specific subtypes of osteosarcoma, presents summaries of various diagnoses, and provides tips to overcoming pitfalls in diagnosis.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Bone-forming tumors, Osteosarcoma, Osteoblastoma
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© 2012
Publié par Elsevier Masson SAS.
Vol 5 - N° 1
P. 117-146 - mars 2012 Retour au numéro
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