Aetiology & Investigations Flashcards
1
Q
types of bone cancer
A
osteosarcoma
Ewings sarcoma
Chondrosarcoma
Spindle cell sarcoma
Chordoma
Giant cell tumour-osetoclastoma
2
Q
Tumour types by age
A
<30yrs mostly benign except osetosarcoma & Ewings
>40yrs malignant, mets, myeloma, lymphoma
>80yrs osteosarcoma
3
Q
Aetiology
A
Age
Childhood cancer treatments
ollier’s disease
pagets disease
genetic factos
exposure to radiation
4
Q
Signs & symptoms
A
Pain & swelling around bone
weakened bone, may lead to fracture
Noticeable lump over bone
Hot & red
sometimes associated fever
anorexia/weight loss
5
Q
Investigations
A
CT & MRI
Radiography
Isotope Bone scan
Biopsy
