Bone tumours around the elbow: a rare entity

[摘要] Bone tumours around the elbow are rare and their incidence is approximately 1%.1 The literature regarding primary bone tumours of the elbow is sparse, with only two case series consisting of 75 patients and 25 patients respectively.2,3 During recent decades advances in the diagnosis, management and prognosis of patients with bone tumours around the elbow have been made. Early diagnosis and preoperative planning is essential and can dramatically change the treatment and prognosis of these patients.

[学科分类] 神经科学

[关键词] benign;bone tumour;elbow;malignant