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 in:	Radiology Vol. 150; no. 1; p. 34
Main Authors:	Watt, A C, Haggar, A M, Krasicky, G A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-01-1984
Subjects:	Aged 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
DOI:	10.1148/radiology.150.1.6580676