Deck 155: Bone Lesions: Neoplasms and Tumor Mimickers

Question 1

A provider discovers a bone tumor as an incidental finding on a radiograph in a patient who has sustained an injury to a ligament. The patient has not had pain prior to the injury. What will the provider do next?

A) Consult with an orthopedic specialist
B) Order a chest CT and full body scan
C) Refer the patient to for a bone biopsy
D) Repeat the radiograph in 3 to 6 months

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which treatments may be used to manage bone pain in patients with bone tumors? (Select all that apply.)

A) Bisphosphonates
B) Exercise
C) External beam radiation
D) Massage
E) Vertebroplasty

Answer 2

A, B, C, E

Question 3

A patient reports persistent lower back pain and constipation. A digital rectal examination reveals a mass at the sacrum. What will the primary care provider do to manage this patient?

A) Order spinal radiographs in 3 months
B) Perform an MRI of the sacrum
C) Refer the patient to an oncologist
D) Schedule the patient for a biopsy

Answer 3

C