Tumoren der Patella

Patellar tumors are extremely rare. They can be either benign or malignant primary bone tumors, or metastases.

Epidemiology

Patellar tumors represent just 0.1% of all primary bone tumors .

Clinical presentation

Patients may present with anterior knee pain and/or a palpable mass .

Pathology

Etiology

Most (~80%) patellar tumors are benign. A non-extensive list of causes is :

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