From Applied Radiology General Approach to Lytic Bone Lesions Posted 05/21/2004 D. Lee Bennett, MD, MA; Georges Y. El-Khoury, MD Abstract and Introduction Abstract When interpreting musculoskeletal radiographs, a radiologist must be able to identify a lytic lesion and provide a definitive diagnosis or a reasonable differential diagnosis for the lesion. This article addresses these issues and details a rational and systematic approach to such lesions. Medscape

Pathology Update Pathologic and Radiologic Features of Primary Bone Tumors from Cancer Control: Journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center Douglas Letson, MD, Robert Falcone, PA, and Carlos A. Muro-Cacho, MD Introduction Primary bone tumors are comparatively rare and, therefore, physicians rarely accumulate enough experience in the management of these neoplasias. Due to the complexity in radiologic and histopathologic appearances and the serious consequences of inappropriate surgical treatment, clinical management of bone tumors is best achieved through a multidisciplinary approach. Cancer Control 6(3):283-293, 1999 Medscape

Illustrated Radiology lecture on bone Tumors

Six categories of questions including questions on sites, pathology, terminology and treatment. From Bonetumor.org

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics

An introductory table provides an overview for common locations for tumors and tumor-like lesions of the bone. Text with radiographs and pathology images describe each tumor type. By Dr. Mellors of the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

A complete on-line bone tumor resource. Includes information on tumors by name and surgical procedures.

Specialty Organization for Orthopaedic Oncology

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