What are musculo-skeletal tumors?

Also known as: musculoskeletal tumors, benign musculo-skeletal tumors, malignant musculo-skeletal tumors

A musculo-skeletal tumor refers to any abnormal mass or growth in the body that impacts the bones or muscle tissue. It encompasses a wide range of tumors that can occur almost anywhere in the body. These tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).

Reviewed by: Michael Tidwell, MD

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