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Diagnostic Studies of Pediatric Bone Tumors: Pathology and Imaging

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Malignant Pediatric Bone Tumors - Treatment & Management

Part of the book series: Pediatric Oncology ((PEDIATRICO))

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Abstract

The unique pattern of distribution of bone tumors and the nature of their interaction with native bone creates distinct radiologic-pathologic correlates that are critical in the diagnostic evaluation of these lesions. The rarity of these lesions makes them especially daunting for the general pathologist and radiologist faced with the diagnostic evaluation of these entities. This chapter presents a richly illustrated synopsis of common pediatric bone lesions based on a rational integrated approach incorporating the gross anatomy of the lesions (via radiologic imaging) and pathologic analysis. This chapter presents entities and their mimics based on their anatomic location within the bone just as they would present in “real life”. This integrated approach, with emphasis on overlapping features of different entities, provides practical guidance for health care providers and trainees.

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  1. Division of Soft Tissue and Bone Pathology, Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, E418A Doan Hall 410 W. 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA

    O. Hans Iwenofu MD

  2. Department of Radiology, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA

    Stephen M. Druhan MD

  3. Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine/Anatomic Pathology, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA

    Michael A. Arnold MD, PhD

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Iwenofu, O.H., Druhan, S.M., Arnold, M.A. (2015). Diagnostic Studies of Pediatric Bone Tumors: Pathology and Imaging. In: Cripe, T., Yeager, N. (eds) Malignant Pediatric Bone Tumors - Treatment & Management. Pediatric Oncology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18099-1_2

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