Tumour involving epiphysis of long bone is____________?

Correct answer: C. Osteoclastoma

  • A. Osteogenic sarcoma
  • B. Ewings sarcoma
  • C. Osteoclastoma
  • D. Chondro sarcoma

Explanation

A tumour centred in the epiphysis of a long bone is classically a giant cell tumour, also called osteoclastoma. Osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma usually arise in the metaphysis or diaphysis, respectively.

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