What causes osteogenic sarcoma?
The following are the most common symptoms of osteogenic sarcoma. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include, but are not limited to, the following: • pain (sharp or dull) at the site of the tumor • swelling and/or redness at the site of the tumor • increased pain with activity or lifting • limping • decreased movement of the affected limb The symptoms may have been present over a short period of time or may have been occurring for six months or more. Often, an injury brings a child into a medical facility, where an x-ray may indicate suspicious bone lesions. The symptoms of osteogenic sarcoma may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your child’s physician for a diagnosis.
