Extra-skeletal osteosarcoma: a review.

Skeletal Radiol · Apr 2023 · Review

Hesni S, Lindsay D, O'Donnell P, Saifuddin A

Department of Radiology, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), Stanmore, UK

Orthopaedic Oncology

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis review of rare extra-skeletal osteosarcoma covers its demographics, presentation, imaging, differential diagnosis (including myositis ossificans), management, and outcomes as a reference for clinicians caring for soft tissue tumors.
Abstract, as published

Extra-skeletal osteosarcoma is a rare malignant soft tissue sarcoma which can cause a diagnostic challenge due to its non-specific presentation and soft tissue mineralisation, thus potentially mimicking conditions such as myositis ossificans. This review will outline the demographics, clinical presentation, key imaging features, differential diagnosis, management and outcomes of extra-skeletal osteosarcoma and serve as a reference to radiologists and other clinicians involved in the care of patients with soft tissue tumours and tumour-like lesions.

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