Types of Surgical resection of the musculoskeletal tumors depend on the stage of the tumor and the type of surgical margin dictated by the histological grade which is required for the definitive local control. There are a number of modifying circumstances to be considered before the decision for surgery is made, e.g. the patient’ s age wishes […]
Tumors
Osteopoikilosis or Spotted Bone Disease
Osteopoikilosis is a benign, autosomal dominant skeletal dysplasia that manifests radiographically as multiple bone islands, especially near the joints, epiphyses, and metaphyses of long and short tubular bones. The condition is also known as the spotted bone. The condition itself is not symptomatic. Hence, it may be diagnosed incidentally during x-rays made for other reasons. […]
Bone Island- Causes, Imaging and Treatment
A bone island or enostosis is a common benign sclerotic bone lesion. It is asymptomatic and does not require treatment. It is usually seen as an incidental finding on x-ray, computed tomogram and MRI. The pelvis, femur, and other long bones are the most common sites. These are also found in ribs, the carpal and […]
Bone Metastasis or Metastatic Bone Disease
Bone metastasis or metastatic bone disease is said to occur when cancer cells from other parts of the body spread to the bone. After lung and liver, bone is considered to be the third most common organ involved in metastases. In breast cancer, the bone is the second most common site for metastases. Metastases in […]
Solitary Osteochondroma- Symptoms and Treatment
Solitary osteochondroma is a cartilage-capped bony projection on the external surface of a bone near the growth plate. It is considered a non-neoplastic anomaly similar to hamartoma. A neoplastic swelling means there is abnormal cell growth. However, it is a kind rather an overgrowth of the cartilage and bone. These are located adjacent to growth […]
Synovial Chondromatosis Causes and Treatment
Synovial chondromatosis is a rare benign [the one which is noncancerous] condition in which foci of cartilage develop in the synovial membrane of joints, bursae, or tendon sheaths. The foci of cartilage often develop as a result of metaplasia. Metaplasia refers to the replacement of one type of cell with another mature cell that is […]
Osteoid Osteoma Diagnosis and Treatment
Osteoid osteoma is a painful benign bone lesion most often seen in the adolescent age group. The lesion consists of osteoblastic or growing cell mass called a nidus surrounded by a zone of sclerotic but normal bone. The lesion is generally small and often less than 2 cm in diameter. Osteoid osteoma accounting for 5% […]