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Update of pediatric bone tumors: osteogenic tumors and osteoclastic giant cell-rich tumors

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There are numerous bone tumors in the pediatric population, with imaging playing an essential role in diagnosis and management. Our understanding of certain bone tumors has rapidly evolved over the past decade with advancements in next-generation genetic sequencing techniques. This increased level of understanding has altered the nomenclature, management approach, and prognosis of certain lesions. We provide a detailed update of bone tumors that occur in the pediatric population with emphasis on the recently released nomenclature provided in the 5th edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Soft Tissue and Bone Tumours.

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    Khalid Al-Dasuqi

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    Ryan Cheng & Jay Moran

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    Lina Irshaid

  4. Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA

    Ezekiel Maloney

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Al-Dasuqi, K., Cheng, R., Moran, J. et al. Update of pediatric bone tumors: osteogenic tumors and osteoclastic giant cell-rich tumors. Skeletal Radiol 52, 671–685 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-022-04221-3

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