Bone Tumors

Question 1

What are some examples of PRIMARY tumors of the bone?

Answer 1

Osteosarcoma
Chondrosarcoma
Osteoblastoma 
Aneurysmal Bone Cyst
Osteoid Osteoma
Eosinophilic Granuloma
Vascular Tumors

Question 2

T/F: Bone is not a common site for metastasis

Answer 2

False

It is a common site

Question 3

What THREE bone sites are common for tumors?

Answer 3

Medullary Cavity
Cortes
Surface

Question 4

What is the most dominant feature and symptom of a bone tumor?

Answer 4

PAIN

• Constant, Severem Unresponsive to NSAIDs

Question 5

T/F: Multiple myeloma will typically present with a single lesion

Answer 5

False

It will present with multiple lesions

Question 6

What portion of the bone are osteosarcomas most commonly found?

Answer 6

Metaphysis

Question 7

Is it likely to see an osteosarcoma in a patient > 30 y.o.?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

Are lytic lesions more commonly benign or malignant?

Answer 8

Malignant

Question 9

The presence of what constitutional symptom would arise concern for neoplasm or metastasis?

Answer 9

Unexplained Weight Loss

Question 10

If you suspect a bone tumor, you should always refer the patient to who?

Answer 10

An orthopedic Oncologist