neoplasms

Bone Neoplasms Tumor-Like Conditions Bone neoplasms and tumor-like conditions affecting the knee can be benign or malignant. Age at Dx is crucial for DDxIn patients <40: Benign bone neoplasms: Osteochondroma, Enchondroma are…
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Ischemic Osteonecrosis Ischemic Osteonecrosis (More accurate term) aka avascular necrosis AVN: this term describes subarticular (subchondral) bone deathIntramedullary bone infarct: describes osteonecrosis within the medullary cavity…
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Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) Macroscopic & Microscopic Appearance of Normal vs. Damaged Articular Hyaline Cartilage by DJD Hip Osteoarthritis (OA) aka Osteoarthrosis Symptomatic and potentially disabling…
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Summary NeoplasmsThe vast majority of clinically suspected bone Mets are found in the axial skeleton and proximal femurs/humeriRadiography is the most cost-effective and readily available initial imaging tool to investigate bone Mets…
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Metastatic Bone Disease (aka Mets) or "Secondaries." Are the most common malignant bone neoplasms affecting the spine, aka spinal neoplasms (>70%) and the rest of the skeleton in adults. 5-Primaries are m/c involved:Breast…
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