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My granddaughter has a tumor on her tibia. what are the chances that it is benign? she has had a mri and is waiting for a biopsy.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Tibial tumor: Benign tumors of the tibia in children do occur Often a plain xray can diagnose malignant ones by certain characteristics. Tissue biopsy is the only way to be absolutely sure,however.

Answered 2/24/2018

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

You are: Obviously concerned but the simple truth is the biopsy will give the result. No one here can accurately predict the results. Good luck.

Answered 2/25/2018

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A member asked:

My granddaughter has a tumor on her tibia. what are the chances that it is benign? she has had a mri and is waiting for a biopsy.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

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