Mcq, bone ABC, site of it:
They are typically eccentrically located in the metaphysis of long bones, adjacent to an unfused growth plate.***
Although they have been described in most bones, the most common locations are 4,8
long bones : 50-60%: typically of the metaphysis
lower limb: 40%
tibia and fibula: 24%, especially proximal tibia
femur: 13%, especially proximally
upper limb: 20%
spine: 20-30%
especially posterior elements, with extension into vertebral body in 40% of cases 8
sacrum.
They are typically eccentrically located in the metaphysis of long bones, adjacent to an unfused growth plate.***
Although they have been described in most bones, the most common locations are 4,8
long bones : 50-60%: typically of the metaphysis
lower limb: 40%
tibia and fibula: 24%, especially proximal tibia
femur: 13%, especially proximally
upper limb: 20%
spine: 20-30%
especially posterior elements, with extension into vertebral body in 40% of cases 8
sacrum.