Term Name: | bone osteosarcoma |
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Synonyms: | Osteosarcoma of bone, primary Osteosarcoma of bone |
Definition: | An osteosarcoma that is an usually aggressive malignant bone-forming mesenchymal neoplasm arising from the bone. It may arise de novo or from a pre-existing lesion of the bone. Pain and a palpable mass are the most frequent clinical sign and symptom. It may spread to other anatomic sites, particularly the lungs. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:3376] ( DOID:3376 ) |