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TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Bone tumor: Neoplastic growth of tissue in bone
- Benign tumor: Tumor that does not metastasize
- Malignant tumor: Tumor that does metastasize
- Primary bone tumor: Tumor arising de novo in bone
- Secondary tumor: Tumor spreading to bone from malignant primary tumor located elsewhere
- Bone tumor: Neoplastic growth of tissue in bone
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Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
Staging, Grading, & Classification
CLINICAL ISSUES
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Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Selected References
- Saifuddin A et al: Pictorial review: ultrasonography of primary bone tumours. Clin Radiol. 53(4):239-46, 1998
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Bone tumor: Neoplastic growth of tissue in bone
- Benign tumor: Tumor that does not metastasize
- Malignant tumor: Tumor that does metastasize
- Primary bone tumor: Tumor arising de novo in bone
- Secondary tumor: Tumor spreading to bone from malignant primary tumor located elsewhere
- Bone tumor: Neoplastic growth of tissue in bone
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
Staging, Grading, & Classification
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
- Saifuddin A et al: Pictorial review: ultrasonography of primary bone tumours. Clin Radiol. 53(4):239-46, 1998
