Osteosarcoma

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (64 Reviews)

Credits

2.00

Post Assessment Questions

12

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

23 May 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2025

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Osteosarcoma is a malignant osseous neoplasm. It is the most common primary bone cancer of childhood. Less frequently, it occurs in adults where it represents secondary malignant degeneration of primary bone pathology. This activity reviews the clinical presentation, evaluation, and management of osteosarcoma, and highlights the role of an interprofessional healthcare team in treating patients with this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of individuals in nursing.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Summarize the pathophysiology of primary and secondary forms of osteosarcoma.
  • Identify the typical imaging findings associated with osteosarcoma.
  • Review the treatment considerations for patients with osteosarcoma.
  • Outline the importance of collaboration and coordination among members of the interprofessional team in managing patients with osteosarcoma.

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I appreciate the clinical cases to deepen the subject of the article.

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good

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thank you good course

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Boring presentation that was too technical with very difficult follow up exam that poorly correlated to the material presented.

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Very useful education!

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