Orthopedic Oncology

Orthopedic Oncology is the branch of orthopaedics that deals with the surgical treatment of benign or malignant tumours in bone, muscle, nerves, soft tissue, and vascular structures that form the movement system in the body. Orthopaedic oncology is a highly specialised field. It is of great importance that the physician who will work in this field is experienced and will perform operations in a comprehensive medical institution where s/he can easily reach doctors in the relevant branches during treatment and has sufficient experience.

Our hospital's Orthopedic Oncology Department has a multidisciplinary treatment team with an orthopaedic oncology surgeon, orthopaedics and traumatology specialist, cardiovascular surgeon, plastic surgery specialist, microsurgery surgery team, pathologist, radiologist, radiation oncologist, medical oncologist, and pediatric oncologist is involved. This multidisciplinary team makes a comprehensive evaluation and plans the most appropriate treatment for the patient.

The Types of Tumors Treated in Our Department Are as Follows;

• Malignant Bone Tumors
• Malignant Soft Tissue Tumors
• Osteosarcoma
• Ewing's Sarcoma
• Tumors That Require Nerve Transplantation
• Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors that Require Bone Transplantation
• Tumors of the Pelvis-Sacrum
• Bone Metastases
• Cysts Seen in the Bone System
• Benign Bone Tumors
• Benign Soft Tissue Tumors

What is a Tumor?

Although a tumour is generally perceived as cancer among the public, any swelling that occurs in the body is medically called a tumour. For this reason, tumours are divided into benign and malignant. Cancerous tumours are called malignant, and other tumours are called soft. In orthopaedic oncology, on the other hand, malignant tumours are called “sarcomas.” A sarcoma can be seen in your bone structure, adipose tissue, muscles, nerves, and vascular regions. Village benign tumours seen in bones are called “bone sarcoma,” while others are named “soft tissue sarcoma.” The spread of cancers seen in the internal organs to the bones or the spread of sarcomas seen in the bones to the organs is called “metastasis.”

Bone Tumors

A bone tumour is an abnormal growth of cells inside the bone, which can be benign or cancerous. The most common malignant bone tumours are multiple myeloma, Ewing’s sarcoma, and osteosarcoma. Some of these are more common in children and young people, while others are encountered at an advanced age.  Different treatments are applied. Malignant bone tumors require chemotherapy, surgery, and sometimes even radiation therapy, and radiation may be needed after surgery. The treatment of a malignant tumor depends on the tissue in which it is seen. In general, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and radiation therapy are widely used. Although benign bone tumors usually do not require treatment, specialists can resort to removing the tumor to stop the progression.

Soft Tissue Tumors

Soft tissue tumors occur in tissues such as fat, muscles, nerves, tendons, and blood vessels. Malignant, benign tissue tumors, namely sarcomas, are rarely seen.

Surgery combined with radiation therapy or chemotherapy (or both) is the primary treatment for removing soft tissue sarcomas.

Which Imaging Methods Are Used in the Diagnosis of Tumors?

• X-ray Examinations
• Contrast CT
• MRI
• Scintigraphy
• PET CT

What are the Symptoms of a Tumor?

• Swelling that is obvious from the outside
• Pain
• Deterioration in mobility
• Loss of function
• Weakness etc. 

The persistence of such findings indicates that it is necessary to consult a doctor.

Department Doctors

Prof. Dr. Gökhan Maralcan

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