A client presents to a health care clinic reporting sudden onset of deep, localized pain and swelling in her proximal femur. The client is currently undergoing diagnostic workup for suspected lung cancer
The nurse suspects the client may have developed which of the following neoplasms of the skeletal system?
A) Exostosis
B) Osteochondroma
C) Endochondroma
D) Osteosarcoma
Ans: D
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Osteosarcoma is an aggressive and highly malignant bone tumor that normally requires surgery and chemotherapy. Exostosis and osteochondroma are synonymous terms for types of benign neoplasms that often require no treatment. Endochondroma is also benign and may self-resolve.
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