bone tumors Flashcards
1* bone cancers are called
sarcomas
3 types of sarcomas (1* bone cancers)
1 .osteosarcoma
- chondrosarcome
- ewing sarcoma
what type of bone tumor is MC exophytic (superficial), and on the skull face and neck
osteoma
who is most likely to get osteoma
40-50 yr
osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma 2 characteristics
- central “nidus”
2. rim of sclerosis
difference between osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma
osteoid osteoma <2 cm
osteoblastoma 2-6 cm
osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma are mal or ben
benign
osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma which is relieved by asperin and which is not
osteoma: asperin yes
blast: no
what is an osteoid osteoma ususally found
femur and tibia
osteoblastoma usually found
vertebral column
osteosarcom ben or malig
malig: aggressive
who is at risk for osteosarcoma
adolescents, male
osteosarcoma destroys & of bone
periosteal and medullary
what syndrome inc. osteosarcoma by 1000x
retinoblastoma syndrome
what is typical tx for osteosarcoma
amputation