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Osteosarcoma, also known as osteogenic sarcoma, is a bone tumor commonly found in the childhood and adolescence. It has been commonly reported in patients in the age range of 15 to 19 years. Incidence of the disease is almost similar for both males and females. This disease develops in bone-generating mesenchymal cells (Huether & McCance, 2013).
Causes of Osteosarcoma
Rapid local growth can result in osteosarcoma and can increase the chances of mutation. Ionizing radiation, even in low doses, can become the cause of rapid local growth. It has been reported that even therapeutic radiations for other forms of cancer ...
