Imaging plays a crucial role in the evaluation of primary bone tumors in adults. Initial radiographic evaluation is indicated in all cases with suspected primary bone tumors. Radiographs are useful for providing the diagnosis, a short list of differential diagnosis or at least indicating the degree of aggressiveness of the lesion. More detailed information about the lesion, such as cortical destruction or local spread, can be obtained using cross-sectional imaging techniques such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. This article discusses the characteristic features of the more common primary bone tumors of adulthood, and also the pre-treatment evaluation and staging of these lesions using imaging techniques.

Author

Harvey E L Teo and Wilfred C G Peh

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Corresponding address:
Professor Wilfred C G Peh, Programme Office,
Singapore Health Services,
7 Hospital Drive #02-09,
Singapore 169611, Singapore.

Reference

ICIS Cancer Imaging volume 4
DOI: 10.1102/1470-7330.2004.0004

Date Posted

29 March 2004

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