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Description

Malignant bone neoplasm is a type of cancer that affects the bones. It is a rare form of cancer that can occur in any bone in the body. It is caused by the abnormal growth of cells in the bone, which can spread to other parts of the body. Symptoms of malignant bone neoplasm include pain, swelling, and tenderness in the affected area. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.

Synonyms

• bone cancer

Basic Lab Tests (measurements)

• serum
  •      prostate-specific acid phosphatase
  •      lactate dehydrogenase
  •      ceruloplasmin
  •      uric acid
  •      acid phosphatase
  •      aspartate aminotransferase
  •      zinc
  •      iron saturation
  •      calcium
  •      phosphate
  •      iron
  •      total alkaline phosphatase
  •      magnesium
  •      osteocalcin
• urine
  •      Bence-Jones protein
  •      epidermal growth factor
  •      cyclic adenosine monophosphate
  •      calcium
  •      hydroxyproline
• whole blood
  •      hemoglobin
  •      monocytes
  •      hematocrit
  •      platelets
  •      granulocytes
  •      eosinophils

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