Other Pathology Topics - Pathology

(SAE07PE.9) A 13-year-old girl is referred for a painful progressive valgus deformity of the right knee. Examination reveals an antalgic gait with an obvious valgus deformity. The right distal femur has a palpable, tender mass with erythema and warmth. Figures 4a and 4b show a clinical photograph and a radiograph. Management should consist of Review Topic | Tested Concept

QID: 6069

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needle biopsy of the distal femur.

17%

(25/149)

2

open reduction and internal fixation with a locking plate.

1%

(1/149)

3

closed reduction and fixation with a reamed antegrade locking intramedullary nail.

1%

(1/149)

4

referral to an orthopaedic oncologist for staging studies, biopsy, and definitive management.

77%

(114/149)

5

IV antibiotics for 6 weeks.

3%

(4/149)

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(SAE07PE.22) A 15-year-old boy has a mass at the knee. Radiographs show an aggressive tumor involving the proximal tibia, and biopsy findings reveal a high-grade osteosarcoma. Staging studies show that the tumor impinges on the neurovascular bundle. The tumor enlarges during preoperative chemotherapy. Management should now consist of Review Topic | Tested Concept

QID: 6082

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prolonged chemotherapy.

0%

(0/88)

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radiation therapy.

2%

(2/88)

3

amputation.

78%

(69/88)

4

marginal excision, sparing the neurovascular bundle.

6%

(5/88)

5

wide excision, including the neurovascular bundle.

12%

(11/88)

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(SAE07PE.32) What is the most common primary malignant bone or cartilage tumor in children? Review Topic | Tested Concept

QID: 6092

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Ewing’s sarcoma

13%

(22/169)

2

Giant cell tumor

0%

(0/169)

3

Osteosarcoma

73%

(124/169)

4

Chondrosarcoma

4%

(6/169)

5

Osteochondroma

9%

(16/169)

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