Distinctive Radiological Characteristics of Bone Tumors: An Overview

Afifa Khairotin Nuha (Universitas Malikussale)
Muhammad Adi (Departemen Ilmu Radiologi, RSUD Fauziah Bireuen)

Jurnal Multidisiplin Madani (MUDIMA)
Vol. 5 No. 7 (2025): July 2025

Bone tumors are abnormal growth within the musculoskeletal system. Tumors originating directly from the bone are classified as primary bone tumors, whereas those that spread to the bone from other parts of the body are known as metastatic bone tumors. These tumors may be benign or malignant, with malignant types capable of invading and destroying bone tissue, unlike benign tumors which do not exhibit such aggressive behavior. Effective management of bone tumors depends on accurate diagnosis, which involves thorough patient history, pathological analysis, and radiological assessment. Among these, radiology holds a crucial role in diagnosis, primarily utilizing plain radiographs as the standard initial imaging method. To evaluate the extent of tumor spread or its relationship with adjacent tissues, advanced imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are employed