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CC BY 4.0 · Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol 2023; 44(02): 257-260
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1760313
Review Article

Imaging Recommendations for Diagnosis, Staging, and Management of Bone Tumors

Amit Janu
1   Department of Radio-Diagnosis, Tata Memorial Hospital, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2   Homi Bhabha National University (HBNI), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
,
Anurima Patra
3   Department of Radiodiagnosis, Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
,
Mahesh Kumar
1   Department of Radio-Diagnosis, Tata Memorial Hospital, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2   Homi Bhabha National University (HBNI), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
,
Ashish Gulia
2   Homi Bhabha National University (HBNI), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
4   Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National University (HBNI), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
,
Suyash Kulkarni
1   Department of Radio-Diagnosis, Tata Memorial Hospital, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2   Homi Bhabha National University (HBNI), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
,
Nitin Sudhakar Shetty
1   Department of Radio-Diagnosis, Tata Memorial Hospital, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2   Homi Bhabha National University (HBNI), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
,
Ajay Puri
2   Homi Bhabha National University (HBNI), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
4   Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National University (HBNI), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
,
Prakash Nayak 
2   Homi Bhabha National University (HBNI), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
4   Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National University (HBNI), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
,
Manish Pruthi
2   Homi Bhabha National University (HBNI), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
4   Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National University (HBNI), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract

Primary bone sarcomas account for less than 1% of diagnosed cancers each year. In this era of multiplanar and functional imaging, the approach to the radiographic diagnosis of bone cancers goes much beyond traditional radiography. Radiographs are still the most pertinent part of the initial diagnosis of bone tumors. Multimodal imaging, such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), can help with issues such as complex anatomy, marrow assessment, soft assessment, and better local staging. The emerging imaging modality such as positron emission tomography (PET)-CT/PET-MRI has further transformed the imaging of bone malignancies. Radiologist plays an important role in the workup, staging, and management of bone tumors. The purpose of this article is to review imaging recommendations for better diagnosis, staging, and management of bone tumors.

Keywords

bone tumor - imaging - management - MRI - radiograph - radiology - staging

The article is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Each author participated sufficiently for the work to be submitted. The publication is approved by all authors.




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