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Osteogenic Sarcoma Presenting with Lung Metastasis

The Joan Karnell Cancer Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Correspondence: Arthur P. Staddon, M.D., The Joan Karnell Cancer Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, 230 West Washington Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106, USA. Telephone: 215-829-6088; Fax: 215-829-6104; e-mail: staddona{at}pahosp.com

A patient with osteogenic sarcoma presenting with lung metastases is discussed with attention to appropriate diagnosis, staging, and treatment. Multimodality treatment options using chemotherapy, orthopedic surgery and thoracic surgery are presented. Physical medicine and rehabilitation evaluation and treatment are included. Current research options are discussed.

Key Words. Osteogenic sarcoma • Treatment • Surgery • Chemotherapy