Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Aneurysmal Bone Cyst: Clinical Features and Management Overview Aneurysmal bone cyst is a benign, expansile, lytic bone lesion characterized by blood filled cavities separated by fibrous septa. It most commonly affects children and adolescents. Common Locations Typical sites include the posterior elements of the vertebrae. Common […]
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Chondroblastoma
Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo,Ohio, USA Chondroblastoma: Key Features and Management Overview Chondroblastoma is a benign but locally aggressive cartilage forming tumor. It most commonly occurs in adolescents and young adults. The tumor occurs more frequently in males and typically affects skeletally immature patients. Common Locations The lesion typically arises in the epiphysis […]
Tumoral and Pseudotumoral lesions of the Musculoskeletal System
Courtesy: Prof KL Verstraete MD PhD, Department of Radiology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
Adamantinoma
Courtesy:Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Adamantinoma: Key Features and Management Overview Adamantinoma is a rare, low grade malignant bone tumor that most often affects young adults. It commonly involves the tibia, particularly the diaphysis. Clinical Features Patients typically present with long standing pain. Localized tenderness over the tibia may be present. A […]
Overview of Bone and Cartilage tumours
Courtesy: Medical Lectures Made Easy Overview of Bone and Cartilage Tumors: Benign and Malignant Lesions Introduction Bone and cartilage tumors include a wide spectrum of benign and malignant neoplasms affecting hard tissues. These tumors vary in age distribution, anatomical location, imaging features, histology, and treatment. Benign Bone and Cartilage Tumors Osteoma Benign bone tumor […]
Multiple Myeloma
Definition Multiple myeloma is the most common primary malignant tumor of bone. It is a plasma cell disorder characterized by monoclonal proliferation of malignant plasma cells. The disease produces osteolytic bone lesions due to increased osteoclastic activity and suppression of osteoblastic bone formation. Epidemiology Peak incidence occurs between the fifth and seventh decades of life. […]
Oncology Quiz and Case Studies- Part 3
Courtesy: James Wittig,Orthopaedic oncologist Unknown Musculoskeletal Tumor Cases: Diagnostic Approach and Key Lessons Overview This session reviews unknown musculoskeletal tumor cases using a structured diagnostic approach. Each case integrates clinical presentation, radiographic interpretation, histology, and treatment principles. The approach is particularly useful for examination preparation and clinical decision making. General Diagnostic Approach Begin with clinical […]
Osteoid Osteoma
Courtesy: Dr Amr Abdelgawad, Texas Tech University, El Paso, USA Osteoid Osteoma in Children: Pathology, Imaging, and Management Overview Osteoid osteoma is a benign bone forming tumor commonly seen in children and young adults. It is characterized by a small central nidus surrounded by reactive sclerotic bone. The lesion most often affects long bones and […]
Oncology Case Studies and Quiz- 2
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Oncology Case Study and Quiz- 1
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Soft Tissue Sarcomas
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Benign Soft Tissue Tumours
Courtesy: James Wittig Orthopaedic Oncologist Benign Soft Tissue Tumors: Structured Clinical Summary Overview Benign soft tissue tumors arise from soft tissues such as skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, and connective tissue surrounding bone. They do not originate from bone and do not metastasize. Common entities include lipoma, hemangioma, fibromatosis, myxoma, schwannoma, neurofibroma, giant cell tumor of […]
Small Round Blue Cell Tumours
Courtesy: Prof James Wittig Orthopaedic Oncologist Sarcoma Surgeon www.tumorsurgery.org James Wittig books Small Round Blue Cell Tumors of Bone Overview Group of tumors composed of: Small, round, blue-staining cells No matrix production (key feature) Resemble hematopoietic cells Include both benign and malignant entities Common Entities Benign Eosinophilic granuloma (Langerhans cell histiocytosis) Malignant Ewing sarcoma […]
Radiolucent Lesions of Bone
Courtesy: Prof James Wittig Orthopaedic Oncologist Sarcoma Surgeon www.tumorsurgery.org James Wittig books Radiolucent Bone Lesions: Structured Clinical Summary Overview Radiolucent bone lesions appear as lytic areas without internal mineralization on imaging. Common entities include giant cell tumor, aneurysmal bone cyst, unicameral bone cyst, eosinophilic granuloma, and non ossifying fibroma. Clinical interpretation depends on patient […]
Malignant Cartilage Tumours
Courtesy: Dr James Wittig, Orthopaedic Oncologist Chondrosarcoma: Structured Clinical Summary Overview and Classification Chondrosarcoma is a malignant cartilage forming tumor with multiple histologic subtypes. It may arise primarily within normal bone or secondarily from preexisting lesions such as enchondroma or osteochondroma. Primary tumors constitute most cases, while secondary tumors are less common. Major subtypes include […]