Osteosarcoma, Juxtacortical
Synonyms
Juxtacortical Osteosarcoma
Juxtacortical Osteosarcomas
Osteosarcomas, Juxtacortical
A form of osteogenic sarcoma of relatively low malignancy, probably arising from the periosteum and initially involving cortical bone and adjacent connective tissue. It occurs in middle-aged as well as young adults and most commonly affects the lower part of the femoral shaft. (Stedman, 25th ed)