Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Cardiac metastasis from osteosarcoma

N R Dunnick, K Seibert, H R Cramer

    Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
    |April 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    This report details a rare case of osteosarcoma that spread to the heart, detected using computed tomography (CT). Early cardiac examination via CT is crucial for patients with osteosarcoma, aiding in the detection of potential metastases.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Radiographic Characteristics of Adrenal Masses Preceding the Diagnosis of Adrenocortical Cancer.

    Hormones & cancer·2015
    Same author

    Role of FDG PET/CT in imaging of renal lesions.

    Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology·2010
    Same author

    Characterization of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) during tumorigenesis in human epithelial cancers: evidence for potential clinical utility of COX-2 inhibitors in epithelial cancers.

    Prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and essential fatty acids·2002
    Same author

    Dose-response effects of the COX-2 inhibitor, celecoxib, on the chemoprevention of mammary carcinogenesis.

    Anticancer research·2002
    Same author

    Continuous quality improvement process to track lost radiographs and reduce losses.

    Canadian Association of Radiologists journal = Journal l'Association canadienne des radiologistes·2002
    Same author

    Deficiency or opportunity?

    Academic radiology·2001
    Same journal

    Low-Field Neuroimaging: Opportunities and Limitations.

    Journal of computer assisted tomography·2026
    Same journal

    Diagnostic Performance of Routine Abdominal MRI for Detecting Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in ADPKD.

    Journal of computer assisted tomography·2026
    Same journal

    Evaluation of Gd-EOB-DTPA MRI With Diffusion and Clinicopathologic Features for Predicting Microvascular Invasion in Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

    Journal of computer assisted tomography·2026
    Same journal

    Artificial Intelligence for Opportunistic Screening for Osteoporosis and Spine Fractures Using Computed Tomography: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    Journal of computer assisted tomography·2026
    Same journal

    Accuracy and Variability of Spatial Localization of Infarct Core Predicted by CT Perfusion.

    Journal of computer assisted tomography·2026
    Same journal

    Acute Biliary Disorders and Complications.

    Journal of computer assisted tomography·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Radiology
    • Cardiovascular Imaging

    Background:

    • Osteosarcoma is a primary bone cancer with a high propensity for metastasis.
    • Cardiac metastases from osteosarcoma are exceptionally rare but carry a poor prognosis.

    Observation:

    • A case is presented of osteosarcoma with documented metastasis to the heart.
    • Computed tomography (CT) was instrumental in demonstrating the cardiac involvement.

    Findings:

    • The study highlights the successful use of CT in identifying cardiac metastasis from osteosarcoma.
    • While prognosis is generally poor, prior reports indicate successful surgical excision of cardiac metastases is possible.

    Implications:

    • Routine cardiac assessment using CT should be considered in osteosarcoma patients.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • CT imaging plays a vital role in the surveillance and management of osteosarcoma, particularly for pulmonary and potential cardiac metastases.