Case Resolution
Stress Fracture as a Differential Diagnosis for Bone Sarcomas
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https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2025.90.1.2052Keywords:
Stress fracture, biopsy, bone sarcomaAbstract
Stress fractures require a thorough evaluation to differentiate them from neoplastic processes. This evaluation includes medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies. A diagnostic algorithm is proposed.
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