The difference between sarcoma and osteosarcoma

Written by Peng Li Bo

Oncology

Updated on September 25, 2024

00:00

00:00

The relationship between sarcoma and osteosarcoma is very simple; it is a relationship of containment where sarcoma includes osteosarcoma. Simply put, the concept of sarcoma is broader, and osteosarcoma is a subtype under it. Sarcoma itself also includes malignant tumors occurring in blood vessels, fat, nerves, and muscles, such as angiosarcoma, liposarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and leiomyosarcoma, and, of course, osteosarcoma. However, both sarcoma and osteosarcoma are malignant tumors, and it's important to clarify this concept. Moreover, osteosarcoma is more common in young people.

Other Voices

home-news-image

Written by Zhang Ying Peng

Orthopedics

35sec

home-news-image

How long can osteosarcoma last?

Osteosarcoma, also known as osteogenic sarcoma, commonly occurs in adolescents, especially in children and teenagers under the age of 20. It is one of the most malignant tumors among bone tumors, with most patients dying within six months to a year. However, early detection and treatment can potentially extend survival. The survival period of osteosarcoma depends on the location of the tumor; the closer to the distal extremities, the longer the survival period after treatment; the closer to the trunk, even with treatment, the survival period is not very long.

home-news-image

Written by Wang Cheng Lin

Orthopedics

51sec

home-news-image

Do benign osteosarcomas use chemotherapy?

First of all, all osteosarcomas are malignant; osteosarcoma is a type of malignant tumor with no benign variant. Regarding the treatment of osteosarcoma, the first step is chemotherapy. After confirming the diagnosis through pathological examination and confirming it is osteosarcoma, The first step is chemotherapy, which can stabilize the tumor cells; Then, the main tissue is surgically removed, as well as the surrounding infiltrated soft tissue; The third step is to use chemotherapy again to eliminate the residual cancer cells. This treatment protocol of chemotherapy-surgery-chemotherapy is currently the most common and advanced method in the country. It can significantly improve the patient's survival rate, reduce the risk of amputation, and can also prevent the recurrence of osteosarcoma.

home-news-image

Written by Li Jie

Orthopedics

56sec

home-news-image

Why is there a cough in osteosarcoma?

Osteosarcoma ranks second in the incidence of malignant tumors in the whole body's bones; its incidence is relatively high. It generally occurs in the long tubular bones, shafts, or epiphyseal areas of the limbs. Since the most common organ metastasis of osteosarcoma is to the lungs, if a patient with osteosarcoma develops a cough, it should be taken seriously, and it's recommended that the patient undergo a targeted examination such as a chest X-ray or a CT scan of the lungs to check for lung metastasis and any lesions on the lungs. However, there is no need to panic prematurely, as osteosarcoma patients might cough due to upper respiratory infections or lung infections, which doesn't necessarily indicate lung metastasis. Therefore, once a patient with osteosarcoma develops a cough, a targeted examination should suffice.

home-news-image

Written by Cheng Bin

Orthopedics

43sec

home-news-image

Is osteosarcoma highly malignant?

First of all, it is certain that osteosarcoma is very malignant. Once osteosarcoma is detected, it is necessary to actively prepare for surgery, rule out surgical contraindications, and then proceed with surgical treatment. During the surgery, efforts should be made to perform an extended resection, and if necessary, amputation may be required. After the surgery, the excised specimen must be sent for pathological examination to determine the pathological type. Then, based on the examination results, effective radiotherapy and chemotherapy should be chosen to control the possibility of recurrence or metastasis of osteosarcoma and to extend the patient's life as much as possible.

home-news-image

Written by Wang Cheng Lin

Orthopedics

47sec

home-news-image

Will osteosarcoma cause the skin to turn red?

Patients with osteosarcoma will not have red skin. The early symptoms of osteosarcoma are generally not obvious, primarily involving localized swelling, with pain around the joints leading to limited joint mobility. As the condition progresses, this pain may shift from intermittent to constant, and the severity of the pain will increase as the disease worsens. The second patient will exhibit a noticeable lump that can be felt; this lump is usually accompanied by significant tenderness. The third symptom is intermittent limping, caused by pain from the tumor during walking, which prevents the patient from bearing weight for extended periods. The fourth aspect involves systemic symptoms common to patients with tumors, such as anemia, mild fever, and even pathological fractures.