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Accuracy of plain radiographs in diagnosing biopsy-proven malignant bone lesions.

Erhardt GerberMariam Q Said-HartleyRufkah GamieldienTharbit HartleySally Candy
Published in: SA journal of radiology (2019)
The use of a systemic approach in the interpretation of bone lesions on radiographs yields high sensitivity but low specificity for malignancy and infection. The presence of benign bone lesions with an aggressive radiographic appearance necessitates continuation of the triple approach for the diagnosis of primary bone tumours.
Keyphrases
  • bone mineral density
  • soft tissue
  • bone loss
  • bone regeneration
  • postmenopausal women
  • body composition