Rheum/Derm 1

Question 1

What are the two most common malignant primary bone tumors?

Answer 1

Osteosarcoma and Ewings Sarcoma

Question 2

What cellular effects are caused by the FGF3 mutation?

Answer 2

Inhibition of chondrocyte proliferation

Question 3

What are the two most common benign bone tumors?

Answer 3

Ostechondroma and Giant Cell Tumor

Question 4

Where are the most common sites of metastasis to bone?

Answer 4

Permanently Relocated Tumors Like Bones

1) Prostate -Blastic
2) Renal
3) Thyroid
4) Lung - Lytic
5) Breast