Recurrent Osteosarcoma Presenting as Hepatic Metastasis: A Case Report

Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor, derived from primitive bone-forming mesenchymal cells, and its aggressive nature often leads to significant morbidity and mortality, with amputation being routinely performed in localized cases. Post-amputation morbidity has a significant impact on the quality of life of the affected individuals. The tumor frequently metastasizes to the lungs and bones, and widespread disease remains the leading cause of most patient deaths. Other metastatic sites are extremely rare. We report a rare case of a young boy who had developed osteosarcoma and was surgically treated, without any metastatic disease. Two years later, the patient developed an abdominal mass, which was diagnosed as metastatic osteosarcoma to the liver.

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Cureus
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2024-11-05
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.73087
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Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
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Recurrent Osteosarcoma Presenting as Hepatic Metastasis: A Case Report

Noor Fatima, Khurram Siddique, Abdullah Al Imran, Muhammad Qasim Naeem et al.
Cureus
Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
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Recurrent Osteosarcoma Presenting as Hepatic Metastasis: A Case Report

Noor Fatima, Khurram Siddique, Abdullah Al Imran, Muhammad Qasim Naeem, Khadija Muneer
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Abstract

Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor, derived from primitive bone-forming mesenchymal cells, and its aggressive nature often leads to significant morbidity and mortality, with amputation being routinely performed in localized cases. Post-amputation morbidity has a significant impact on the quality of life of the affected individuals. The tumor frequently metastasizes to the lungs and bones, and widespread disease remains the leading cause of most patient deaths. Other metastatic sites are extremely rare. We report a rare case of a young boy who had developed osteosarcoma and was surgically treated, without any metastatic disease. Two years later, the patient developed an abdominal mass, which was diagnosed as metastatic osteosarcoma to the liver.

CureusVol. 16(11)
Services Institute of Medical Sciences (PK), Services Hospital (PK), Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center (PK)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 64%
Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
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