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Classic Radiological Signs: Tumours

Tumour Signs

A registrar is reviewing radiographs of a 15-year-old with knee pain. There is a metaphyseal lesion with aggressive periosteal reaction. They ask about the Lodwick classification and tumour radiological signs. Regarding radiological signs in musculoskeletal tumours:

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

The Lodwick classification grades bone lesions by their margin pattern: Grade IA (geographic, sclero...

B

Periosteal reaction types: organised reactions (solid, lamellated) suggest slower growth; aggressive...

C

Matrix calcification patterns: rings and arcs indicate osteoid matrix (bone-forming tumour); cloud-l...

D

Ground glass matrix is pathognomonic for fibrous dysplasia; the fallen fragment sign (fallen leaf si...

E

Classic tumour locations: epiphyseal lesions before skeletal maturity include chondroblastoma (most ...

Answer the questions to see explanations

Click T (True) or F (False) for each option