Bone Neoplasms - part I Flashcards
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benign neoplasms of bone
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- central ossifying fibroma
- osteoma
- central giant cell granuloma
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malignant neoplasms of bone
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- chondrosarcoma
- osteosarcoma
- metastatic disease
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what is central ossifying fibroma confused with in the past?
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focal COD
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T/F: most authorities consider central ossifying fibroma to be an osteogenic neoplasm
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true
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T/F: central ossifying fibroma is common
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false, rare
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who is affected by central ossifying fibroma?
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adult (3rd-4th decade)
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T/F: central ossifying fibroma has a female predilection
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true
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where does central ossifying fibroma primarily affect?
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mandibular molar/pre-molar region
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T/F: central ossifying fibroma can be asymptomatic esp when small
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true
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clinical features of central ossifying fibroma
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- may see jaw expansion
2. facial asymmetry to significant deformity
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radiographic features of central ossifying fibroma
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- usually unilocular, occasionally multilocular
2. well-circumscribed with varying amount of central opacity
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what is the range of radiolucency for central ossifying fibroma?
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range from almost completely radiolucent to radiodense with a defined lucent border
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what does central ossifying fibroma resemble radiographically?
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focal COD
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histopathologic features of central ossifying fibroma
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- fibrous tissue with variable mixture of bony trabeculae and cementum-like material
- microscopically similar to fibrous dysplasia
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what is needed for the correlation of fibrous dysplasia and central ossifying fibroma?
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need radiograph
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tx of central ossifying fibroma
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enucleation - lesion tends to shell out as one mass
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prognosis of central ossifying fibroma
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excellent
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T/F: recurrence of central ossifying fibroma is common
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false, uncommon
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what can central ossifying fibroma cause?
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hyperparathyroid-jaw tumor syndrome
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hyperparathyroid-jaw tumor syndrome
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- multiple jaw lesions
2. hyperparathyroidism –> hypercalcemia
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hyperparathyroid-jaw tumor syndrome lesions are histopathologically consistent with what?
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central ossifying fibroma
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hyperparathyroid-jaw tumor syndrome increases one’s risk for development of what?
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parathyroid carcinoma
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what is NOT considered osteoma?
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- palatal tori
- mandibular tori
- buccal exostoses
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T/F: although palatala tori, mandibular tori and buccal exostoses are not considered osteomas, they are all histopathologically identical
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true
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what is osteoma composed of?
compact or cancellous bone
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what is osteoma confirmed by?
continuous growth
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who is affected by osteoma?
adult
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clinical features of osteoma
1. usually painless, but pain/swelling possible
| 2. slow growing
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where may osteoma arise?
on bone surface or within bone (exostosis/enostosis)
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T/F: gnathic lesions are more common than paranasal sinus involvement in osteoma
false, paranasal sinus involvement more common
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where does gnathic osteoma lesions most commonly found?
1. mandibular body
2. condyle
3. inferior border of angle
4. coronoid process
5. ramus
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osteomas on body of mandible is often found where?
lingual premolar/molar area
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what might condylar involvement for osteoma cause?
1. limit mouth opening
2. cause malocclusion
3. deviation of midline
4. chin to unaffected side
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radiographic features of osteoma
circumscribed radiopaque mass
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how might periosteal (exostoses) osteoma appear on radiographs?
may be uniformly sclerotic or have central trabeculations
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how might endosteal (endostoses) appear on radiographs?
may appear similar/identical to idiopathic osteosclerosis or condensing osteitis
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histopathologic features of osteoma
dense bone, minimal marrow or trabeculae and fibrofatty marrow
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tx of small, asymptomatic osteoma
none, observe
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tx of osteoma
conservative excision
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T/F: osteoma with condylar involvement is usually symptomatic
true
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tx for osteoma with condylar involvement
local resection or condylectomy
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prognosis of osteoma
good
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T/F: recurrence of osteoma is common
false, rare
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what should be ruled out if pt presents with multiple osteomas?
rule-out Gardner syndrome
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T/F: Gardner syndrome is common
false, uncommon
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T/F: Garner syndrome is autosomal dominant
true, highly penetrant
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what is the most significant aspect of Garner syndrome?
development of precancerous polyps of colon
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what does Garner syndrome generally refers to?
to cases in which the extraintestinal manifestations are especially prominent
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T/F: Garner syndrome is one of several polyposis syndromes
true
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T/F: intestinal polyps due to Garner syndrome are one of the multiple intestinal polyposis syndromes
true
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what does Garner syndrome eventually develop to?
colorectal polyps develop by 2nd decade, ultimately transform to adenocarcinoma
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when do multiple osteomas develop?
around puberty
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clinical features of Garner syndrome
1. intestinal polyps
2. multiple osteomas
3. epidermoid cysts
4. desmoid tumors
5. abnormalities of teeth
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desmoid tumors
locally aggressive fibrous neoplasm of soft tissue
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abnormalities of teeth seen in pts with Garner syndrome
1. impacted teeth
2. supernumerary teeth
3. odontomas
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what can Garner syndrome resemble radiographically?
1. florid COD
| 2. fibrous dysplasia
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size of radioopacities of ppl with Garner syndrome
ranging from a few mm to several cm in diameter
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histopathologic features of Garner syndrome
intestinal polyps with varying degrees of dysplasia/adenocarcinoma
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Garner syndrome histopathologically is consistent with what normal findings?
1. osteoma
| 2. epidermoid cyst
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tx of Garner syndrome
1. prophylactic colectomy
2. removal of cosmetically problematic cysts and osteomas
3. genetic counseling
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prognosis of Garner syndrome
guarded
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etiology of central giant cell granuloma (CGCG)
unknown
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who is affected by CGCG?
broad age range, most before 30 y.o.
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what is the gender predilection for CGCG?
2:1 female
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where does CGCG usually occur?
mandible, often crosses midline
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T/F: CGCG is more common in anterior portions of jaw
true
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clinical features of CGCG
1. typically asymptomatic
2. can be expansile
3. can break through bone and move into soft tissue
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T/F: some CGCG show locally aggressive behavior
true, i.e. root resorption
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radiographic features of CGCG
1. unilocular/multilocular radiolucency
2. range in size from a few mm to several cm
3. well-delineated, generally not corticated
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histopathologic features of CGCG
1. proliferation of vascular granulation tissue with numerous multinucleated giant cells and extravasated erythrocytes
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CGCG has the same histologic appearance as what?
1. brown tumor of hyperparathyroidism
2. peripheral giant cell granuloma
3. giant cell tumor of bone
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T/F: need radiographic correlation and blood test for parathormone (PTH) in CGCG
true
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tx of CGCG
aggressive curettage/peripheral osteotomy
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what should be ruled out before tx of CGCG?
hyperparathyroidism
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prognosis of CGCG
good
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2 types of hyperparathyroidism
1. primary
| 2. secondary
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primary hyperparathyroidism
inappropriate secretion of PTH
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what may cause primary hyperparathyroidism?
1. parathyroid hyperplasia
2. parathyroid adenoma
3. carcinoma
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secondary hyperparathyroidism
renal failure --> altered vitamin D metabolism --> poor calcium retention
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what are the actions of PTH?
1. osteoclastic activation
2. increased Ca2+ uptake by kidneys
3. increase vitamin D synthesis (kidneys) which promotes Ca2+ from the gut
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inappropriate secretion of PTH in primary hyperparathyroidism causes what?
increased serum Ca2+
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kidney failure --> inadequate producation of vitamin D which is needed to absorb calcium from the gut causes what in secondary hyperparathyroidism?
increased serum Ca2+
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clinical features of hyperparathyrodism
"bones, stones, groans and moans" (thrones)
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radiographic features of hyperparathyroidism
1. loss of lamina dura
2. "ground glass" trabecular pattern
3. unilocular/multilocular radiolucency
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what might the radiolucencies in ppl with hyperparathyroidism resemble radiographically?
1. brown tumor of hyperparathyroidism
| 2. renal osteodystrophy
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renal osteodystrophy
enlargement of jaws due to long-standing renal failure
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histopathologic features of ppl with hyperparathyroidism
brown tumors show vascular granulation tissue with extravasated erythrocytes and numerous benign multinucleated giant cells
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what does hyperparathyroidism microscopically the same as?
1. peripheral giant cell granuloma
2. CGCG
3. giant cell tumor of bone
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renal osteodystrophy due to hyperparathyroidism
unusual hyperplastic response of bone in patients with poorly controlled secondary hyperparathyroidism
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renal osteodystrophy due to hyperparathyroidism is seen in what type of patients?
patients on long-term renal dialysis
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T/F: renal osteodystrophy due to hyperparathyroidism may manifest as prominent jaw enlargement
true
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tx of primary hyperparathyroidism
remove parathyroid
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tx of secondary hyperparathyroidism
better control of serum calcium
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what may be needed to tx secondary hyperparathyroidism?
1. parathyroidectomy may be needed
| 2. renal transplant
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prognosis of hyperparathyroidism
fair
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what is prognosis of hyperparathyroidism associated with?
etiology
