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01-09-2008 | Case Report

Telangiectatic osteosarcoma of the spine: a case report

Authors: R. Amritanand, K. Venkatesh, R. Cherian, A. Shah, G. D. Sundararaj

Published in: European Spine Journal | Special Issue 2/2008

Abstract

Telangiectatic osteosarcoma (TOS) of the spine is rare accounting for only 0.08% of all primary osteosarcomas. Though a well described radio-pathological entity it is not often thought of as a cause of paraplegia. We describe the clinical, radiological and pathological features and discuss the treatment options of telangiectatic osteosarcoma of the dorsal spine presenting in a young man. The diagnostic pitfalls are discussed emphasising the fact that the diagnosis of TOS of the spine requires not only a multi modal approach of appropriate radiological and pathological tests but also an awareness of this condition.

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Title: Telangiectatic osteosarcoma of the spine: a case report
Authors: R. Amritanand
K. Venkatesh
R. Cherian
A. Shah
G. D. Sundararaj
Publication date: 01-09-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Spine Journal / Issue Special Issue 2/2008
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-008-0672-3

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