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Benign Bone Tumors
Benign bone tumors do not generally spread to other areas (or metastasize). Many benign tumors are developmental abnormalities that do not require treatment. Others can be very aggressive and destroy bone quickly.
Benign bone tumors that require treatment
- Aneurysmal bone cyst
- Chondroblastoma
- Chondromyxoid fibroma
- Giant cell tumor
- Osteoblastoma
- Osteoid osteoma
Common benign tumors that may require treatment
- Fibrous dysplasia
- Metaphyseal fibrous defect
- Osteochondroma
- Unicameral bone cyst
Malignant Bone Tumors
Malignant bone tumors require treatment. Successful treatment is more likely if these tumors are diagnosed and treated early.
- Chondrosarcoma
- Ewing's sarcoma
- Osteosarcoma (osteogenic sarcoma)
Soft-Tissue Sarcomas
Soft-tissue sarcomas are very rare. Soft tissue sarcomas develop from soft tissue, such as muscle or fat, rather than bone. Most occur in the extremities or pelvis. There are many types of soft tissue sarcomas, but most are treated in the same way. Soft tissue sarcomas include:
- Fibrosarcoma
- Liposarcoma
- Malignant fibrous histiocytoma
- Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Synovial sarcoma
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