Benign primary bone tumors, long-term management into adulthood

Abstract

Identifying a benign primary osseous tumor is critically important, and adults and pediatric patients manifest with different symptoms. Incorrect treatment may allow a curable neoplasm to progress into a lethal one, resulting in patient morbidity and mortality. Once confirmed as a primary bone tumor, it is important to understand the subtype of tumor and whether it is a malignant or benign neoplasm. In adults, about 80% of PBTS’s are malignant while only 40% of these tumors are malignant in children. The goal of this study is to review the special considerations for pediatric and adult benign tumors.