Accession Number:

AD1038584

Title:

Chondroblastic Osteosarcoma Presenting as a Pulmonary Embolism

Descriptive Note:

Conference Paper

Corporate Author:

59th Medical Wing San Antonio United States

Personal Author(s):

• Musick,Sierra R.
• Lynch,David T.
• Cardoza-Favarato,Gabriella

Report Date:

2017-10-08

Pagination or Media Count:

6.0

Abstract:

Osteosarcomas are more common in younger adults however, extraskeletal osteosarcomas are more likely in older adults. Extraskeletal osteosarcoma is defined as a malignant mesenchymal neoplasm that produces varying amounts of osteoid, immature bone or chondroid matrix, located in the soft tissue without connection to the skeleton.

Descriptors:

• pulmonary function
• heart
• medical research
• neoplasms
• vascular diseases
• arteries
• lung

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE