Tibia - osteosarcoma

Object numberGCX.146
TitleTibia - osteosarcoma
DescriptionFemale. Two month history of pain in left knee. On examination a 5 cm diameter tender swelling of the upper tibia was found. Biopsy - osteosarcoma. She died from widespread metastases within 1 year.
At the upper end of the left tibia is an area showing irregular sclerosis with loss of bone pattern situated in the upper metaphysis but appearing to extend into the epiphysis. There is elevation of the periosteum over the tumour but the normal cortical outline is still present.
Production date 1944 - 1944
Production periodTwentieth century
Object nameTIBIA
Object categoryX-ray
Dimensions
- Plate 1 Width: 17 cm
Height: 22 cm