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Staging of musculoskeletal tumors
P N Olson1, L I Everson, H J Griffiths
1Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, Minneapolis.
Radiologic Clinics of North America
|January 1, 1994
Abstract:
Staging of musculoskeletal neoplasms is important for planning chemotherapy and surgical procedures. Accurate staging has increased in importance with advancements in limb salvage procedures. This article outlines concepts, techniques, and potential problems with staging of neoplasms. It is important to remember that biopsy should be preformed after consultation with an orthopedic surgeon specialized in tumor surgery.