Bone tumors and tumor-like lesions Flashcards
Bone sarcomas are lethal in ____% of cases
50%
Most bone neoplasms have a propensity for the _______ bones
Long
Osteosarcoma peaks during _____________ (age group)
Adolescents
Osteosarcoma most commonly affects the ______
Knee
Chondrosarcoma usually affects ________ (age group)
Older people
Chondrosarcoma involves ________ (two areas)
Pelvis and proximal extremities
Which statement is true?
A. Benign tumors greatly outnumber their malignant counterparts.
B. Malignant tumors greatly outnumber their benign counterparts.
Benign tumors greatly outnumber their malignant counterparts.
Benign tumours are more common in ___________
First three decades
List the most common tumors by order.
- Hematopoietic cells neoplasm
- Osteosarcoma
- Chondrosarcoma
- Ewing sarcoma
1 being the most common
What kind of bone is produced in Bone-forming tumors?
Unmineralized osteoid or mineralized woven bone
List the names of bone forming tumors
Osteoid osteoma
Osteoblastoma
Osteosarcoma (malignant)