A 13-year-old female is admitted to the hospital for evaluation and treatment of an osteosarcoma in her left distal femur. Which statement best describes osteosarcoma?

A 13-year-old female is admitted to the hospital for evaluation and treatment of an osteosarcoma in her left distal femur. Which statement best describes osteosarcoma?




a. Myelogenic, develops in red bone marrow only

b. Benign, develops in spongy bone tissue

c. Collagenic, originates in the periosteum

d. Osteogenic, most often develops in the bone marrow





Answer: D


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