Donald is a 14-year-old patient who is being seen today because of severe pain in his lower left leg. On examination, you find that the leg is swollen. Donald can walk on it, but he says that walking or moving the leg in any way makes the pain much worse. For which of the following disorders or diseases would you expect the physician to test?

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The symptoms described (severe pain, swelling, worsened by movement) are consistent with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer that often occurs in children and adolescents. It is important for the physician to rule out this possibility through appropriate testing. None of the other options given would present with these specific symptoms.

Donald Is a 14-Year-Old Patient Who Is Being Seen Today