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Old 02-29-2008, 08:24 AM
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metastatic osteosarcoma of the lung

Is the osteosarcoma secondary or is the lung secondary?
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The lung would be secondary.
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My co-worker and I discussed this. The word metastatic can be used in 2 different ways. The way you worded the diagnosis we would take to mean it originated in the bone and spread to the lung.
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I agree that the lung is secondary.
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