Subcutaneous extraskeletal osteosarcoma in a metatarsal footpad in a cat.

Ramón M AlmelaWolf von BomhardAgustina AnsónUrsula Mayer

Published in: Veterinary dermatology (2017)

Extraskeletal osteosarcoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of soft tissue swelling in footpads in cats. Advanced diagnostic imaging is recommended to exclude primary bone tumours.

Keyphrases

soft tissue
high resolution
bone mineral density
mass spectrometry
bone regeneration
photodynamic therapy