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Osteosarcoma. This large tumour has arisen in the metaphysis of the proximal tibia and has penetrated the cortex to extend through the periosteum forming a circumferential soft tissue extension. The growth plate is closed, but the tumour has penetrated through its scar to involve the epiphysis.