Describe the common bone tumors.

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Describe the common bone tumors.

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Cancer

It is defined as growth of abnormal cells characterized by cellular malfunction.  

Classification

Benign: These tumors are small, noninvasive, slow growing and contains well differentiated cells.

Malignant: These tumor cells are relatively large, invasive, and fast-growing in nature. They metastasize to other parts through infiltration. 

Other classification is based on site of origin such as, skin, lungs, breast, and so on.

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