Exam 28: Bone,Cartilage and Soft Tissue Sarcomas

Which of the following has the highest incidence of bone tumors?

What is the most important prognostic factor for osteosarcoma?

Primary treatment for osteogenic sarcoma involves: I.radiation therapy II.surgery III.chemotherapy

In which anatomical location are metastatic bone lesions most common?

Bone scans are used to evaluate the:

The most common primary site that leads to bone metastasis is:

Most STSs generally spread through: I.the lymphatic system II.direct invasion and extension III.hematogenous spread

Pain is the most common presenting symptom of soft tissue sarcoma (STS).

Which of the following is an acceptable radiation therapy treatment technique for STS? I.external beam II.brachytherapy III.intraoperative

Where should the upper and lower field edges be placed for the treatment of metastatic spine cancer?

The incidence of primary bone tumors is low.

In which anatomical location are STSs most common?

Preoperative radiation therapy for STS is performed to: I.kill the reactive rim of tumor cells before they are cut into II.decrease the risk of implantation III.attempt to preserve as much normal function as possible

Treatment for malignant fibrous histiocytoma involves: I.radiation therapy II.surgery III.chemotherapy

What is the most common site of metastasis from a primary bone cancer?

When used with radiation therapy,which of the following reduces the loss of function and improves overall control?

The most common metastatic site in STSs is:

Treatment for multiple myeloma involves: I.radiation therapy II.surgery III.chemotherapy

What type of bone marrow is contained in the diaphysis of long bones?

A bone scan is a nuclear medicine procedure used to detect the presence of metastatic bone cancer.