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Primary Bone Tumors - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 

Metastatic - Most common tumour in adults
 - Breast
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Orthopedics #Causes ... #Oncology #Radiology
Bone Tumor Location within the Skeleton

Epiphysis: 
Only a few lesions are located in the epiphysis, so
diagnosis. ... diagnosis. ... Metaphysis: NOF, SBC, CMF ... Diaphysis #Epiphysis #Radiology ... #MSK #Differential
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone ... Pulmonary edema #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Pulmonary ... HRCT #ChestCT #Differential ... #Upper #Lower #RadiologyAssistant
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay -
different types of bone ... flame/blade of grass ... #Tumors #Diagnosis ... #Bony #Differential ... #Radiology #XRay
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
fractured carpal bone ... common carpal bone ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay
Age <
different types of bone ... • Aneurysmal bone ... flame/blade of grass ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Radiology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
between all carpal bones ... Thomas" sign to diagnosis ... between all carpal bones ... 1 week MH/CCF ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
fractured carpal bone ... common carpal bone ... x-rays MH/CCF ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
disruption (may be bony ... Discharge with orthpedic ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
posterior) and bone ... II-IV, pending orthopedic ... recommendations MH/CCF ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis