Premalignant Conditions of Bone

Michael D. Eckhoff, Matthew E. Wells, Osvaldo Padilla, Elizabeth M. Polfer, Christopher J. Castagno, Ahmed M. Thabet, Shaimaa Elzamly, Harry L. Wilson, Rajiv Rajani

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Article numberD-22-00097
JournalJournal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Global Research and Reviews
Volume6
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 13 Oct 2022

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