Bone Tumor Characteristics Flashcards
1
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osteosarcoma features
A
most common
aggressive, malignant tumor occurring at metaphysic of long bones
2
Q
osteosarcoma radiographic findings
A
Codman triangle
sunburst pattern
3
Q
Ewing sarcoma features
A
aggressive, malignant tumor with early metastasis
occurs in diaphysis of long bones, pelvis, scapula, and ribs
4
Q
Ewing sarcoma radiograph
A
‘onion skin’ periosteal reaction
5
Q
osteochondroma features
A
most common benign bone tumor
rarely transforms to chondrosarcoma
6
Q
osteochondroma radiograph
A
bony exostosis with cartilaginous cap
7
Q
giant cell tumor features
A
locally aggressive benign tumor with multinucleate giant cells
8
Q
giant cell tumor radiographs
A
giant cell tumor of patella with ‘soap bubble’ appearance on xray
