Bone Tumors
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Bone Tumors conditions
ChondroblastomaChondroblastoma is a rare benign bone tumor typically affecting the epiphysis of long bones in adolescents, characterized by chondroblasts and chicken-wire calcification.ChondrosarcomaChondrosarcoma is a malignant cartilage-forming tumor often presenting with pain and swelling; it typically shows lobulated calcifications on imaging.Ewing SarcomaEwing Sarcoma is a malignant bone tumor primarily affecting children and adolescents, characterized by small round blue cells and often involving long bones or pelvis.Giant Cell TumorA giant cell tumor is a benign but locally aggressive bone tumor characterized by multinucleated giant cells and commonly affects the epiphysis of long bones.Osteochondroma (Exostosis)Osteochondroma (Exostosis) is a benign bone tumor characterized by cartilage-capped bony projections, often near growth plates in long bones.Osteoid OsteomaOsteoid osteoma is a benign bone tumor causing localized pain, often worse at night, typically affecting long bones in young adults and diagnosed by imaging.OsteomaOsteoma is a benign bone tumor characterized by slow-growing, dense bony growths typically found in the skull and facial bones, often asymptomatic and detected incidentally.Osteosarcoma (Osteogenic Sarcoma)Osteosarcoma (Osteogenic Sarcoma) refers to a malignant bone tumor often affecting adolescents, characterized by the production of immature bone or osteoid tissue.