Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-6 | Issue-01 | 5-7
Original Research Article
Histopathological Spectrum of Bone Lesions in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Dr. Manjani S, Dr. Arulparithi CS, Dr. Viswanathan P, Dr. Harke AB, Dr. Karthik. S, Dr. Shobana. B, Dr. Srismitha. S
Published : Jan. 1, 2021
Abstract
Background: Histopathology remains the key to diagnosis and management of bone lesions and the present study focuses on the relative frequencies of the various causes of bone lesions with respect to age and gender. Methods: The study was conducted as a combined retrospective and prospective study spanning over a 2 year period from 2018 to 2020. Consecutive bone specimens received in the Pathology Department were subject to histopathological examination and correlated with the demographic characteristics of the patient population. Results: Among the 105 specimens examined histopathology, non-neoplastic lesions were more common than neoplastic lesions (67 vs 38). Tuberculous osteomyelitis (n=22, 32.8%) was the most common non-neoplastic lesion. Osteochondroma (30.8%) and osteosarcoma (50%) are the commonest begin and malignant tumours respectively. Conclusion: Histopathology remains a gold standard for the diagnosis of bone lesions. Knowledge of the relative frequencies of various lesions with respect to age and gender is of paramount importance. This when combined with clinical and radiographic data helps in arriving at correct diagnosis.