Donald is a 14-year-old patient who is being seen today because of severe pain and swelling in his lower left leg. Donald can walk on it, but he says that walking or moving the leg in any way makes the pain much worse. Which of the following disorders or diseases would the practitioner test for given the patient's complaints and symptoms?

A. Lordosis
B. Osteosarcoma
C. Osteoporosis
D. Paget's disease
E. Kyphosis


Answer: B

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