BACK TOTOP Browse A-ZSearchBrowse A-ZABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0-9 E-mail FormEmail ResultsName:Email address:Recipients Name:Recipients address:Message: Print-FriendlyBookmarksbookmarks-menuBone tumorTumor - bone; Bone cancer; Primary bone tumor; Secondary bone tumor; Bone tumor - benignA bone tumor is an abnormal growth of cells within a bone. A bone tumor may be cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign).TumorA tumor is an abnormal growth of body tissue. Tumors can be cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign).Read Article Now Book Mark Article BenignBenign refers to a condition, tumor, or growth that is not cancerous. This means that it does not spread to other parts of the body. It does not in...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Causes The cause of bone tumors is unknown. They often occur in areas of the bone that grow rapidly. Possible causes include:Genetic defects passed down through families Radiation Injury In most cases, no specific cause is found.Osteochondromas are the most common noncancerous (benign) bone tumors. They occur most often in young people between the ages of 10 and 20.Cancers that start in the bones are called primary bone tumors. Bone cancers that start in another part of the body (such as the breast, lungs, or colon) are called secondary or metastatic bone tumors. They behave very differently from primary bone tumors.Cancerous primary bone tumors include:Chondrosarcoma Ewing sarcoma Ewing sarcomaEwing sarcoma is a malignant bone tumor that forms in the bone or soft tissue around it. It affects mostly teens and young adults.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Fibrosarcoma OsteosarcomasOsteosarcomasOsteosarcoma is a very rare type of cancerous bone tumor that usually develops in teenagers and young adults. It often occurs when a teen is growing...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Cancers that most often spread to the bone are cancers of the:Breast Kidney Lung Prostate Thyroid These forms of cancer usually affect older people.Bone cancer is more common in people who have a family history of cancers. Symptoms Symptoms of bone tumor may include any of the following:Bone fracture, especially from slight injury (trauma) Bone pain, may be worse at night Bone painBone pain or tenderness is aching or other discomfort in one or more bones.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Occasionally a mass and swelling can be felt at the tumor site Some benign tumors have no symptoms. Exams and Tests The health care provider will perform a physical exam. Tests that may be done include:Alkaline phosphatase blood level Alkaline phosphataseAlkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a protein found in all body tissues. Tissues with higher amounts of ALP include the liver, bile ducts, and bone. A blo...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Bone biopsy Bone biopsyA bone lesion biopsy is the removal of a piece of bone or bone marrow for examination.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Bone scan Bone scanA bone scan is an imaging test used to diagnose bone diseases and find out how severe they are.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Chest x-ray CT scan of the chest MRI of the bone and surrounding tissue MRIA magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is an imaging test that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the body. It does not us...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article X-ray of bone and surrounding tissue X-ray of boneA bone x-ray is an imaging test to look at the bones.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article PET scanThe following tests may also be ordered to monitor the disease:Alkaline phosphatase isoenzyme Alkaline phosphatase isoenzymeAlkaline phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme found in many body tissues such as liver, bile ducts, bone, and intestine. There are several different struc...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Blood calcium level Blood phosphorus level Blood phosphorusThe phosphorus blood test measures the amount of phosphate in the blood.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Treatment Some benign bone tumors go away on their own and do not need treatment. Your provider will closely monitor you. You will likely need regular imaging tests, such as x-rays, to see if the tumor shrinks or grows. Surgery may be needed to remove the tumor in some cases.Treatment for cancerous bone tumors that have spread from other parts of the body depends on where the cancer started. Radiation therapy may be given to prevent fractures or to relieve pain. Chemotherapy may be used to prevent fractures or the need for surgery or radiation.Tumors that start in the bone are rare. After biopsy, a combination of chemotherapy and surgery is usually necessary. Radiation therapy may be needed before or after surgery. Support Groups You can ease the stress of illness by joining a cancer support group. Sharing with others who have common experiences and problems can help you not feel alone. Cancer support groupThe following organizations are good resources for information on cancer:American Cancer Society. Support and online communities. www. cancer. org/...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Outlook (Prognosis) How well you do depends on the type of bone tumor. Outcome is usually good in people with noncancerous (benign) tumors. But some benign bone tumors can turn into cancer.People with cancerous bone tumors that have not spread may be cured. The cure rate depends on the type of cancer, location, size, and other factors. Talk to your provider about your particular cancer. Possible Complications Problems that may result from the tumor or treatment include:Pain Reduced function, depending on the tumor Side effects of chemotherapy Spread of the cancer to other nearby tissues (metastasis) When to Contact a Medical Professional Call your provider if you have symptoms of a bone tumor.Open ReferencesReferencesHeck RK, Toy PC. Malignant tumors of bone. In: Azar FM, Beaty JH, eds. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 14th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 27.National Comprehensive Cancer Network website. NCCN clinical practice guidelines in oncology (NCCN guidelines): Bone cancer. Version 2.2022. www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/bone.pdf. Updated October 8, 2021. Accessed June 9, 2022.Reith JD. Bone and joints. In: Goldblum JR, Lamps LW, McKenney JK, Myers JL, eds. Rosai and Ackerman's Surgical Pathology. 11th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018:chap 40.Toy PC, Heck RK Benign bone tumors and nonneoplastic conditions simulating bone tumors. In: Azar FM, Beaty JH, eds. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 14th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 25.AllVideoImagesTogX-ray - illustration X-rays are a form of ionizing radiation that can penetrate the body to form an image on film. Structures that are dense (such as bone) will appear white, air will be black, and other structures will be shades of gray depending on density. X-rays can provide information about obstructions, tumors, and other diseases, especially when coupled with the use of barium and air contrast within the bowel.X-rayillustrationSkeleton - illustration The skeleton consists of groups of bones which protect and move the body.SkeletonillustrationOsteogenic sarcoma - X-ray - illustration This X-ray shows a malignant bone tumor (osteogenic sarcoma) of the knee. This type of tumor is usually seen in adolescents (around 15 years old). This tumor extends from the bone into the surrounding tissue.Osteogenic sarcoma - X-rayillustrationEwing sarcoma - X-ray - illustration This X-ray shows a malignant bone tumor (Ewing sarcoma) of the upper arm bone (humerus). This type of tumor usually occurs during childhood and adolescence.Ewing sarcoma - X-rayillustrationX-ray - illustration X-rays are a form of ionizing radiation that can penetrate the body to form an image on film. Structures that are dense (such as bone) will appear white, air will be black, and other structures will be shades of gray depending on density. X-rays can provide information about obstructions, tumors, and other diseases, especially when coupled with the use of barium and air contrast within the bowel.X-rayillustrationSkeleton - illustration The skeleton consists of groups of bones which protect and move the body.SkeletonillustrationOsteogenic sarcoma - X-ray - illustration This X-ray shows a malignant bone tumor (osteogenic sarcoma) of the knee. This type of tumor is usually seen in adolescents (around 15 years old). This tumor extends from the bone into the surrounding tissue.Osteogenic sarcoma - X-rayillustrationEwing sarcoma - X-ray - illustration This X-ray shows a malignant bone tumor (Ewing sarcoma) of the upper arm bone (humerus). This type of tumor usually occurs during childhood and adolescence.Ewing sarcoma - X-rayillustration Tests for Bone tumor Bone marrow biopsyRelated Information Benign(Special Topic)X-ray(Medical Test)Metastasis(Special Topic)Cancer(Condition)Ewing sarcoma(Condition)Incidence(Special Topic)Proton therapy(Special Topic) Review Date: 1/25/2022 Reviewed By: Todd Gersten, MD, Hematology/Oncology, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Wellington, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. 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Bone tumorTumor - bone; Bone cancer; Primary bone tumor; Secondary bone tumor; Bone tumor - benignA bone tumor is an abnormal growth of cells within a bone. A bone tumor may be cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign).TumorA tumor is an abnormal growth of body tissue. Tumors can be cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign).Read Article Now Book Mark Article BenignBenign refers to a condition, tumor, or growth that is not cancerous. This means that it does not spread to other parts of the body. It does not in...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Causes The cause of bone tumors is unknown. They often occur in areas of the bone that grow rapidly. Possible causes include:Genetic defects passed down through families Radiation Injury In most cases, no specific cause is found.Osteochondromas are the most common noncancerous (benign) bone tumors. They occur most often in young people between the ages of 10 and 20.Cancers that start in the bones are called primary bone tumors. Bone cancers that start in another part of the body (such as the breast, lungs, or colon) are called secondary or metastatic bone tumors. They behave very differently from primary bone tumors.Cancerous primary bone tumors include:Chondrosarcoma Ewing sarcoma Ewing sarcomaEwing sarcoma is a malignant bone tumor that forms in the bone or soft tissue around it. It affects mostly teens and young adults.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Fibrosarcoma OsteosarcomasOsteosarcomasOsteosarcoma is a very rare type of cancerous bone tumor that usually develops in teenagers and young adults. It often occurs when a teen is growing...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Cancers that most often spread to the bone are cancers of the:Breast Kidney Lung Prostate Thyroid These forms of cancer usually affect older people.Bone cancer is more common in people who have a family history of cancers. Symptoms Symptoms of bone tumor may include any of the following:Bone fracture, especially from slight injury (trauma) Bone pain, may be worse at night Bone painBone pain or tenderness is aching or other discomfort in one or more bones.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Occasionally a mass and swelling can be felt at the tumor site Some benign tumors have no symptoms. Exams and Tests The health care provider will perform a physical exam. Tests that may be done include:Alkaline phosphatase blood level Alkaline phosphataseAlkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a protein found in all body tissues. Tissues with higher amounts of ALP include the liver, bile ducts, and bone. A blo...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Bone biopsy Bone biopsyA bone lesion biopsy is the removal of a piece of bone or bone marrow for examination.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Bone scan Bone scanA bone scan is an imaging test used to diagnose bone diseases and find out how severe they are.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Chest x-ray CT scan of the chest MRI of the bone and surrounding tissue MRIA magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is an imaging test that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the body. It does not us...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article X-ray of bone and surrounding tissue X-ray of boneA bone x-ray is an imaging test to look at the bones.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article PET scanThe following tests may also be ordered to monitor the disease:Alkaline phosphatase isoenzyme Alkaline phosphatase isoenzymeAlkaline phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme found in many body tissues such as liver, bile ducts, bone, and intestine. There are several different struc...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Blood calcium level Blood phosphorus level Blood phosphorusThe phosphorus blood test measures the amount of phosphate in the blood.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Treatment Some benign bone tumors go away on their own and do not need treatment. Your provider will closely monitor you. You will likely need regular imaging tests, such as x-rays, to see if the tumor shrinks or grows. Surgery may be needed to remove the tumor in some cases.Treatment for cancerous bone tumors that have spread from other parts of the body depends on where the cancer started. Radiation therapy may be given to prevent fractures or to relieve pain. Chemotherapy may be used to prevent fractures or the need for surgery or radiation.Tumors that start in the bone are rare. After biopsy, a combination of chemotherapy and surgery is usually necessary. Radiation therapy may be needed before or after surgery. Support Groups You can ease the stress of illness by joining a cancer support group. Sharing with others who have common experiences and problems can help you not feel alone. Cancer support groupThe following organizations are good resources for information on cancer:American Cancer Society. Support and online communities. www. cancer. org/...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Outlook (Prognosis) How well you do depends on the type of bone tumor. Outcome is usually good in people with noncancerous (benign) tumors. But some benign bone tumors can turn into cancer.People with cancerous bone tumors that have not spread may be cured. The cure rate depends on the type of cancer, location, size, and other factors. Talk to your provider about your particular cancer. Possible Complications Problems that may result from the tumor or treatment include:Pain Reduced function, depending on the tumor Side effects of chemotherapy Spread of the cancer to other nearby tissues (metastasis) When to Contact a Medical Professional Call your provider if you have symptoms of a bone tumor.Open ReferencesReferencesHeck RK, Toy PC. Malignant tumors of bone. In: Azar FM, Beaty JH, eds. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 14th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 27.National Comprehensive Cancer Network website. NCCN clinical practice guidelines in oncology (NCCN guidelines): Bone cancer. Version 2.2022. www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/bone.pdf. Updated October 8, 2021. Accessed June 9, 2022.Reith JD. Bone and joints. In: Goldblum JR, Lamps LW, McKenney JK, Myers JL, eds. Rosai and Ackerman's Surgical Pathology. 11th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018:chap 40.Toy PC, Heck RK Benign bone tumors and nonneoplastic conditions simulating bone tumors. In: Azar FM, Beaty JH, eds. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 14th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 25.