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Giant cell rich variant of extraskeletal osteosarcoma: A rare case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Extraskeletal osteosarcoma (ESOS) is an aggressive malignant tumour, producing neoplastic osteoid without attachment to the bone or periosteum. It can occur anywhere in the body including soft tissue, mesentery and retroperitoneum. It accounts for less than 1% of all soft tissue sarcomas. Subcutaneous ESOS and Giant cell rich subtype has an extremely rare incidence. Here we present the case of a 40 years old woman who presented with giant cell rich variant of extraskeletal osteosarcoma located in the subcutaneous plane of left thigh.

Source: IP Journal of diagnostic pathology and oncology/IP journal of diagnostic pathology and oncology/Journal of diagnostic pathology and oncology

DOI: 10.18231/j.jdpo.2024.036

Authors: Sebina Asmi A T, P S Jayalakshmy, Aysha Shaheeda

Institution: Kerala University of Health Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402938174

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