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Pelvic and Lower Back X Rays

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62-year-old male presents to your office, complaining of generalized bone pain. When questioned further, he describes the pain is worse in his pelvis and lower back. X-rays are taken and shown in the figure. He states he has been having frequent headaches and recent hearing loss. Laboratory work shows an increase in serum alkaline phosphatase, with normal phosphorus and calcium. Which of the following neoplasms is he at risk for?
  • A. Osteochondroma
  • B. Osteoid osteoma
  • C. Chondrosarcoma
  • D. Secondary osteosarcoma
  • E. Osteoblastoma

 
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