Osteosarcoma, Juxtacortical
A form of osteogenic sarcoma of relatively low malignancy, probably arising from the periosteum and initially involving cortical bone and adjacent connective tissue. It occurs in middle-aged as well as young adults and most commonly affects the lower part of the femoral shaft. (Stedman, 25th ed)
Year introduced: 1994
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Tree Number(s): C04.557.450.565.575.650.655, C04.557.450.795.620.655
MeSH Unique ID: D018217
Entry Terms:
- Juxtacortical Osteosarcoma
- Juxtacortical Osteosarcomas
- Osteosarcomas, Juxtacortical
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