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Tumors On Rib Cage And Breast Bone
A bone
Alternative Names
Tumor - bone; Bone cancer
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The cause of bone tumors is unknown. They often arise in areas of rapid growth. Possible causes include:
- Inherited genetic mutations
- Radiation
- Trauma
But in most cases no specific cause is found.
Osteochondromas are the most common noncancerous (benign) bone tumors, and occur most often in people...
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