What tests are needed for osteosarcoma

With the improvement of living standards, various diseases have become younger. Osteosarcoma is a common malignant tumor in recent years, which is more common in adolescents aged 8 to 25. Due to its high malignancy and rapid progression, it poses a great threat to the life and health of patients. So what tests are needed for osteosarcoma? Let's learn about it together.

The main examinations for osteosarcoma are:

1. Radioisotope bone scanning imaging: Whole-body radionuclide bone scanning can identify the primary site of osteosarcoma and the site of bone and extraskeletal metastasis. The method is simple, the positioning is clear, and it is widely used in clinical diagnosis.

2. Angiography: It can provide the boundary of osteosarcoma, the compression of blood vessels around osteosarcoma and the blood supply of tumor tissue, providing a basis for preoperative interventional vascular embolization therapy.

3. CT examination: Through three-dimensional reconstruction of images, the scope of osteosarcoma's intramedullary and soft tissue invasion can be determined. CT can also help to clarify the diagnosis of "jump metastasis" of osteosarcoma. Good quality CT images can help doctors design treatment plans before surgery, especially in the design of limb-saving surgery plans.

4. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): Complementary to CT examination, MRI can provide clearer images of the invasion range of osteosarcoma in the marrow and surrounding soft tissues.

5. Pathological examination: It is of great significance for the classification and clinical diagnosis of osteosarcoma.

The above examinations are very helpful for the patient's subsequent treatment. Since osteosarcoma not only seriously affects the patient's normal life, but also endangers the patient's life, it is necessary to actively carry out treatment after diagnosis to maximize the patient's life and improve the patient's quality of life.