Premalignant Conditions of Bone. (13th October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Eckhoff, Michael D.; Wells, Matthew E.; Padilla, Osvaldo; Polfer, Elizabeth M.; Castagno, Christopher J.; Thabet, Ahmed M.; Elzamly, Shaimaa; Wilson, Harry L.; Rajani, Rajiv
• Is Part Of: Journal of the AAOS. Volume 6:Number 10(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-10-13
• Subjects: Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; 617.4705
• DOI: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-22-00097
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2474-7661

Abstract

Abstract : Development of malignancy is a multifactorial process, and there are multitude of conditions of bone that may predispose patients to malignancy. Etiologies of malignancy include benign osseous conditions, genetic predisposition, and extrinsic conditions. New-onset pain or growth in a previously stable lesion is that should concern for malignant change and should prompt a diagnostic workup for malignancy.