Tag: skeletal
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Osteoblastoma FactFile
Overview of Osteoblastoma Malignancy: Benign Type of bone tumour: Primary Grade: Low Location: It affects the skull and vertebraeLarger than osteoma – The central nidus is more than 2cm References Bădilă, A.E., Rădulescu, D.M., Niculescu, A.-G., Grumezescu, A.M., Rădulescu, M. and Rădulescu, A.R. (2021). Recent Advances in the Treatment of Bone Metastases and Primary Bone Tumors:…
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Osteoid Osteoma FactFile
Overview of Osteoid Osteoma Malignancy: Benign Type of bone tumour: Primary Grade: Low Location: It mainly occurs in the long bones. Upper limbs and hands: Humerus (arms), fingers (phalanges) Lower limbs: Proximal femur, tibia, feet (phalanges) Posterior of spine (vertebrae) Onset: First two decades (5 to 25) Risk Factors Of Osteoid Osteoma A) Genetics: Adenomatous Polyposis…
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Osteosarcoma FactFile Part A (Genetic Syndromes)
Risk Factors Of Osteosarcoma Part A A) Genetic Syndromes There are many genetic syndromes that increase the risk and is associated with osteosarcoma. Here are some of them Li Fraumeni Syndrome It is an autosomal dominant disorder. Autosomal refers to the 22 pairs of numbered chromosomes in humans that are not involved in determining biological…