Diff Dx of Bone Tumors by Anatomic Site

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      - Skull
      - Humerus/Scapula
      - Hand/Wrist
      - Spine
      - Pelvis
      - Ribs
      - Proximal Femur
      - Distal Femur
      - Proximal Tibia
      - Distal Tibia
      - Fibula
      - Foot
      - patella:
            - benign tumors of the patella are more frequent than malignant tumors (73% versus 27%);
            - most common benign tumors are GCT and chondroblastoma;
            - treatment:
                  - benign stage I and II: curettage;
                  - benign stage III: patellectomy
                  - stage Ia tumors: extensive patellectomy;
                  - stage Ib tumors: patellectomy with excision of involved tissues;
                  - stage IIB: extra-articular resection or amputation;
            - Patellar Tumors.   Mario Mercuri, MD and Roberto Casadei, MD, PhD. CORR 2001;2001:35-46

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