Presentation Examination BiopsyCore needle Biopsy was doneHPE s/o Osteosarcoma Staging investigationHRCT Chest – no abnormality detectedBone Scan – No abnormality detected Summary and planningNow this is case of osteosarcoma distal femur without metastasis.Proper counselling was done regarding gravity of disease and planning and success rate. Pros and cons of treatment was discussed with patient and […]
Introduction: Orthopaedic oncology is a specialized branch of orthopaedic surgery that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors. These tumors can be benign or malignant, and they can affect any part of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, muscles, and joints. Orthopaedic oncologists work in close collaboration with other medical professionals, […]
Soft Tissue Sarcoma Cancer arising in the Mesenchymal tissue (Connective Tissue), known as Sarcoma. And the sarcoma arising in the soft tissue, called Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS). So, it can arise from following tissue Muscles – Rhabdomyosarcoma Blood vessels – Angiosarcoma Nerves – Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour (MPNST) Fat – Liposarcoma Joint tissue – […]
What is a biopsy? A biopsy is a procedure in which we take the sample from abnormal mass, which was examined by a pathologist to diagnose the disease. In which disease we use biopsy for diagnosis? In all those diseases where tissue diagnosis is needed for further management. Types of biopsy relating to orthopedic oncology? […]