title: Primary osteoblastic osteosarcoma in an elderly female: a case report of perplexing presentation.
abstract: With advances in imaging technology and increased alertness by clinicians, the reported incidence of primary vertebral osteosarcoma (PVOS) has increased in recent times and, therefore, the importance of its correct diagnosis has repeatedly been emphasized. One such case of PVOS is reported, that presented with insidious clinical, radiological and pathological findings, resulting in a slightly delayed final diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Spine Institute of Louisiana, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.
authors.forename: Eubulus J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Kerr
authors.forename: Pierce D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Nunley
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Cavanaugh
authors.forename: Joseph S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Heard
authors.forename: Ajay
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jawahar
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D012516:Osteosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography