Osteosarcoma

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (60 Reviews)

Credits

2.00

Post Assessment Questions

12

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Last Reviewed

1 Mar 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Osteosarcoma is a malignant osseous neoplasm. It is the most common primary bone cancer of childhood. Less frequently, it occurs in adults where it represents secondary malignant degeneration of primary bone pathology. This activity reviews the clinical presentation, evaluation, and management of osteosarcoma, and highlights the role of an interprofessional healthcare team in treating patients with this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Summarize the pathophysiology of primary and secondary forms of osteosarcoma.
  • Identify the typical imaging findings associated with osteosarcoma.
  • Review the treatment considerations for patients with osteosarcoma.
  • Outline the importance of collaboration and coordination among members of the interprofessional team in managing patients with osteosarcoma.

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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, and StatPearls, LLC. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology
American Board of Pediatrics
  • General Pediatrics
American Board of Surgery
  • Complex General Surgical Oncology
  • General Surgery
American Board of Pathology
  • Soft Tissue & Bone

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  • Name: 'osteogenic sarcoma.jpg' Attribution: Contributed by Scott Dulebohn, MD
  • Name: 'osteosarcoma.jpg' Attribution: Contributed by Scott Dulebohn, MD
  • Name: 'telangiectactic OS.png' Attribution: Image courtesy S Bhimji MD

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Thykle C. on 7/31/2022

I appreciate the clinical cases to deepen the subject of the article.

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good

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thank you good course

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Boring presentation that was too technical with very difficult follow up exam that poorly correlated to the material presented.

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Very useful education!

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