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. 2001 Jan;54(1):77–78. doi: 10.1136/jcp.54.1.77

Retroperitoneal extraskeletal osteosarcoma

C S P Van Rijswijk, J Lieng, H Kroon, P Hogendoorn
PMCID: PMC1731278  PMID: 11271796

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Figure 1 Axial contrast enhanced helical computed tomography (CT) scan compatible with the ultrasound image demonstrates a large mass with extensive mineralisation in the medial part of the tumour, as well as an area of decreased attenuation laterally compatible with necrosis. The psoas muscle is compressed. However, the tumour does not seem to arise from this structure.

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Figure 2 Photomicrograph of the tumour mass demonstrates the spindle shaped tumour cells with abundant deposition of osteoid matrix (haematoxylin and eosin stained; magnification, x200).


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