NCIt related terms : OSTEOSARCOMA, MALIGNANT; Osteosarcoma, NOS;
NCIt 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.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A cancer of the bone that usually affects the large bones of the arm or
leg. It occurs most commonly in young people and affects more males than females.; NICHD: A malignant neoplasm of connective tissue origin that produces bone or osteoid.; CDISC: A malignant neoplasm usually arising from bone.;
Neoplastic status : Malignant;
ICD-O code : 9180/3;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044069; CDR0000045395; 10031291;