Mimicry of Primary Bone Tumor

Abstract

Injury to growing cartilage nearly always leads to changes that simulate a neoplasm. Because damage to cartilage is not immediately seen on x-rays, it is wise to obtain serial films before turning to biopsy. Since other portions of the normal skeletal system exhibit contours that mimic tumor, a detailed knowledge of normal anatomy and variations from normal that may appear during the years of growth is important.