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    • Orthopedics
    • Oncology
    • Sports Medicine

    Background:

    • Bone tumor symptoms are often misdiagnosed as common musculoskeletal injuries.
    • Delayed diagnosis of bone tumors can lead to significant medicolegal issues and suboptimal patient outcomes.
    • Sports-related injuries frequently present with overlapping symptoms to early-stage bone tumors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the diagnostic challenges in differentiating bone tumors from sports injuries.
    • To present case studies of bone tumors initially misdiagnosed as overuse injuries.
    • To emphasize the importance of thorough diagnostic workups for persistent or unusual musculoskeletal symptoms.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of four clinical cases where bone tumors were initially misdiagnosed as sports injuries.
    • Analysis of diagnostic pathways and treatment delays in these cases.
    • Literature review on differential diagnosis between bone tumors and sports-related injuries.

    Main Results:

    • All four cases involved bone tumors that presented with symptoms similar to overuse injuries.
    • Initial misdiagnosis led to delayed definitive diagnosis and treatment for the bone tumors.
    • Appropriate diagnostic imaging and follow-up were critical in identifying the correct diagnosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Clinicians must maintain a high index of suspicion for bone tumors in patients with persistent or atypical musculoskeletal symptoms.
    • Systematic diagnostic protocols, including imaging and biopsy when indicated, are essential to avoid misdiagnosis.
    • Early and accurate diagnosis of bone tumors is paramount for effective treatment and improved patient prognosis.