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| Miscellaneous Disorders of the Hand & Upper Extremity > Bone Tumors Other Names: Malignancy, Neoplasm, Bone lesion, Bone cancer What Are Bone Tumors? There are many types of bone tumors, but each is a type of abnormal growth on a bone. Benign bone tumors are not cancerous or often life-threatening. Malignant tumors can metastasize, which means they can spread and grow and get worse. Benign tumors are more common than malignant ones. Common types of Benign Bone Tumors:
No one knows what causes bone tumors. Some people believe they occur when someone grows quickly. Others think that being exposed to radiation may be a cause. Still others think heredity is a factor. Symptoms of Bone Tumors?
For some benign tumors, it may be enough just to watch them. Others may need surgery to remove them due to their location and size, which may weaken the bone and be a problem in fracture care. For malignant tumors, often surgery with some other therapy is needed. The type of tumor and where it is located will suggest what other therapy might be called for. Some of them include radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. The information provided herein is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting a licensed physician. ©2000 DynoMed.com, LLC, Indianapolis, IN |