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Today's Daily Dose: Bone tumors

What are some signs of a malignant bone lesion?

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“The main characteristics of aggressive bone lesions are an irregular periosteal reaction, lysis of the cortex or any trabecular bone and a long zone of transition. All of these findings indicate a rapidly progressive disease that is destroying bone tissue.”

-Allison Zwingenberger, DVM, DACVR, DECVDI

From Weighing the evidence: Is it a benign or malignant bone lesion?

 

 

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