Review Article
Systematic approach to musculoskeletal benign tumors
Authors:
Masood Umer,
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi 74800, PK
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Obada H.A. Hasan ,
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), P.O. Box 3500, Karachi 74800, PK
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Dawar Khan,
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi 74800, PK
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Nasir Uddin,
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi 74800, PK
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Shahryar Noordin
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi 74800, PK
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Abstract
The radiologic workup of musculoskeletal tumors can be both cost-efficient and extremely helpful to the referring clinician if one proceeds in a thoughtful and logical manner. It should be remembered that plain films remain the most reliable imaging method for assessment of both biological activity and probable histologic diagnosis of an osseous lesion. Further investigations are of help to determine the extent of lesion and to help in staging. In order to do this, we have found it useful to include an assessment of 10 determinants in the description of a tumor. If these determinants are accurately described, the correct diagnosis or at least a limited differential diagnosis usually becomes obvious.
How to Cite:
Umer M, Hasan OHA, Khan D, Uddin N, Noordin S. Systematic approach to musculoskeletal benign tumors. International Journal of Surgery: Oncology. 2017;2(11):e46. DOI: http://doi.org/10.1097/IJ9.0000000000000046
Published on
14 Nov 2017.
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