bone cancer Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
most common primary malignant bone tumour
A
osteosarcoma
2
Q
features of osteosarcoma
A
mainly seen in children and adolescents
occurs mostly in the metaphyseal region of long bones prior to epiphyseal closure
3
Q
x-ray findings for osteosarcoma
A
codman triangle
sunburst pattern
4
Q
gene significant for osteosarcoma
A
mutation of the Rb gene
5
Q
what is ewing’s sarcoma
A
small round blue cell tumour
6
Q
when and where does ewing’s sarcoma occur
A
mainly in children and adolescents
pelvis and long bonds
tends to cause pain
7
Q
x-ray findings in ewing’s sarcoma
A
onion skin appearance
8
Q
what is chondrosarcoma
A
malignant tumour of cartilage
affects the axial skeleton
