Radiation Procedures - Skeletal Flashcards
4 types of skeletal cancers:
Osteosarcoma
Chondrosarcoma
Ewing Sarcoma
MFH - Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma
Skeletal system is made up of: (2)
Bones & cartilage
Spongy bone is called __ bone.
Trabecular
Skeletal tumors most commonly occur at __ (anatomical site) on __ and __ (bones).
growth plate, distal femur, prox tibia
Most common primary bone tumor:
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcomas occur in ___ (2 ages).
kids, young adults
Osteosarcomas occur: (3 anatomical sites)
- 2 most common of the previous 3
Femur
Tibia
Humerus
- Femur & Tibia
Ewing Sarcomas occur in what age group?
kids
Ewing Sarcomas occur most commonly in the: (3)
Pelvis
Chest Wall
Legs
Extra-Osseous Ewing Sarcomas occur:
Soft tissue around bones
Chondrosarcoma starts in:
Cartilage
Chondrosarcoma is more common in __.
Adults
Chondrosarcomas most commonly occur in what bones? (4)
Pelvis
Vertebrae
Long bones
Shoulders
MFH (Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma AKA UPS of bone) start in:
Connective tissues
Mets for skeletal cancers: (5)
Lung
Liver
Brain
Adrenals
Other bones