Osteosarcoma

Therapeutic area
Oncology
Rare disease
No

Definition
A usually aggressive malignant bone-forming mesenchymal neoplasm, predominantly affecting adolescents and young adults. It usually involves bones and less frequently extraosseous sites. It often involves the long bones (particularly distal femur, proximal tibia, and proximal humerus). Pain with or without a palpable mass is the most frequent clinical symptom. It may spread to other anatomic sites, particularly the lungs.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
No
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Osteosarcoma
Therapeutic area
Oncology

  • osteosarcoma
  • bone tissue neoplasm
  • osteogenic sarcoma
  • osteoid sarcoma
  • osteosarcoma
  • osteosarcoma (disease)
  • osteosarcoma, malignant
  • sarcoma of osteoid

All therapeutic areas
  • Oncology
Severity
Severe

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0005089

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