Bone Tumors develop when cells within a bone divide uncontrollably, forming a lump or mass of abnormal tissue.
Benign Bone Tumors are most common in people who are under 30 years old. A large portion of benign bone tumors are found in children while their skeletons are still growing.
The second kind of primary Bone Tumor is cancer. They are the malignant tumor that can cause conditions such as osteosarcoma. A malignant tumor is quite dangerous for your body therefore it should be treated immediately. The second type of bone tumor is the secondary Bone Tumor. It is the type that does not originate from the bones rather it originates from outside factors such as the organs. The effect on the bones is not direct but it still poses harm to the body.
- Osteochondromas
- Chondromyxoid Fibroma
- Chondroblastoma
- Enchondroma
- Osteoid Osteoma
- Giant Cell Tumor
- Nonossifying Fibroma
Types of Benign Bone Tumors include :
Osteosarcoma has been linked to Radiation Treatment (particularly high doses of radiation) and other Anticancer drugs, Especially in children.