R/O - Avascular necrosis, fractures, infection Flashcards
where does ewings sarcoma occur in bone ?
diaphysis
where does chondrosarcoma occur in bone?
- pelvis
- vertebral bodies
- metaphysis
where does osteosarcoma occur in bone?
physis
where do giant cell tumors occur in bone?
epiphysis
where in the body do osteomas usually occur?
cortical bones of skull and face
which is larger - osteoid osteoma or osteoblastoma?
osteoblastoma
which is relieved by aspirin - osteoid osteoma or osteoblastoma?
osteoid osteoma
which are painful - osteoid osteoma or osteoblastoma or both?
both
osteoblastomas occur in the _________
vertebral column
what is the histological appearance of osteoblastomas and osteoid osteomas?
interlacing trabeculae of woven bone surrounded by osteoblasts, loose CT tissue stroma (no marrow elements), may see giant cells
osteosarcomas are mesenchymal tumors that produce _________
osteoid
what is the most common primary malignant tumor of bone?
osteosarcoma
in order to diagnose osteosarcoma, you MUST observe ___________
osteoid
osteosarcomas usually arise in what region of the bone?
metaphysis of long bones of the extremities
what is the pathophysiology of osteosarcoma?
destroys cortex
- extends inward into marrow cavity
- extends outward to adjacent soft tissues
does osteosarcoma produce lytic, blastic, or both types of lesions?
both
codman triangle is seen in what bone tumor?
osteosarcoma
what is the XR appearance of osteochondroma?
polypoid growth (mushroom)