Predictors of pulmonary metastases on chest computed tomography in children and adolescents with osteosarcoma-tips for qualifying patients for thoracotomy

• Main Authors: Marek Duczkowski (Author), Agnieszka Duczkowska (Author), Anna Olwert (Author), Elżbieta Michalak (Author), Katarzyna Bilska (Author), Teresa Klepacka (Author), Magdalena Rychłowska-Pruszyńska (Author), Anna Raciborska (Author), Monika Bekiesińska-Figatowska (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Osteosarcoma is the most common primary malignant bone tumour in children and adolescents. Lungs are the most frequent and often the only site of metastatic disease. The presence of pulmonary metastases is a significant unfavourable prognostic factor. Thoracotomy is strongly reco...