The word tumor originates from Latin and means "swelling". Newly formed masses that have not existed before in our body are not normal formations. Regardless of its origin, it should be examined by physicians who are specifically interested in this issue.
Tumors (swellings) are divided into two as benign and malignant.
Although benign tumors can grow and damage nearby tissues, they do not have the potential to directly threaten our lives.
Malignant tumors can both damage the anatomical structures around them and threaten our lives by spreading (metastasis) to various organs of the body.
Bone tumors are tumors that occur in bone tissue.
Bone tumors generally occur in two ways:
A-Tumors originating from the bone tissue itself (primary bone tumor)
B- Those that occur due to the spread of another organ cancer to the bone (secondary bone tumors; bone metastases)
Primary Tumors of the Bone
Primary tumors of the bone are divided into 2;
1-Benign (benign) tumors
2-Malignant (malignant) tumors
Benign (benign) Bone Tumors are tumors that usually occur in childhood and do not always cause symptoms. When they weaken the structure of the bone, they cause pain and swelling. The first application of this type of benign tumors to the doctor is usually fractures caused by a simple movement. We doctors call these fractures "Pathological Fractures". It is necessary to operate on benign bone tumors that have not yet fractured and to strengthen that area before a fracture occurs. Some benign bone tumors do not pose a risk of fracture, but they cause very severe pain.
Malignant Bone Tumors are tumors that originate from bone tissue, damage the bone tissue they hold and can grow outside the bone. These types of malignant tumors can spread (metastasize) to other organs of the body. The main treatment principle is to remove the entire tumor surgically. Depending on the tumor type, additional (adjuvant) treatment may be required before and/or after surgery.
Secondary Malignant Tumors of Bone
These tumors occur as a result of malignant tumors of another organ spreading to the bone. Examples of such tumors are breast, lung, kidney and thyroid cancers. When it metastasizes to the bone, pain occurs that increases over time and does not go away even with rest. This is because the main structure of the bone is damaged by tumor cells. When such a complaint occurs, a direct radiograph (x-ray) must be taken.
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