Presentation
Lower leg pain associated with soft tissue swelling.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Osteogenic sarcoma
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An ill-defined sclerotic area affecting the metaphysis of distal fibula with an aggressive periosteal reaction (sunburst type).
This lesion involves the adjacent posterior aspect of the tibia and the calcaneum inferiorly.
It is associated with a moderately large soft tissue swelling.
Case Discussion
Case of osteosarcoma.
A malignant bone tumor accounting for 20% of primary bone tumors.
Generally affects the metaphyses.
The fibula is one of the less common bones to be affected.
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