Extraosseous osteogenic sarcoma of the breast: mammographic and pathologic findings

An unusual primary extraosseous osteogenic sarcoma is described. The tumor's mammographic appearance was highly suggestive of the correct histologic diagnosis. This case supports the theory that these tumors originate from a totipotent cell.

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Published inRadiology Vol. 150; no. 1; p. 34
Main Authors Watt, A C, Haggar, A M, Krasicky, G A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1984
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Breast Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Female
Humans
Mammography
Osteosarcoma - diagnostic imaging
Osteosarcoma - pathology
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Summary:An unusual primary extraosseous osteogenic sarcoma is described. The tumor's mammographic appearance was highly suggestive of the correct histologic diagnosis. This case supports the theory that these tumors originate from a totipotent cell.
ISSN:0033-8419
1527-1315
DOI:10.1148/radiology.150.1.6580676