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87 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 936 Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • To overcome the limited data, we used a unique dataset (70% previously unpublished) enhanced with domain-specific augmentation, which was applied exclusively during the training phase.

    Attention-weighted hybrid deep feature fusion for detecting the rare bone disease hereditary multiple exostoses in hip radiographs · 2026 · DOI

  • CONCLUSION: Combined treatment with bicalutamide and anastrozole is a safe and effective long-term therapeutic approach to PPP in MAS boys, although evidences on its use are scarce; therefore, wider studies including larger populations deriving from different centres should be performed to obtain general consensus.

    Growth and pubertal outcome of three-years medical treatment of peripheral precocious puberty in a boy with McCune-Albright Syndrome: a case report · 2025 · DOI

  • The challenge of interpreting concurrent thyroid incidentaloma and vertebral lesions on 18F-FDG PET/CT, - The limitation of relying solely on metabolic comparisons for definitive diagnosis, - The need for histopathological confirmation of the critical lesion(s) for therapeutic planning

    Case Report: Metabolic concordance and discordance in oligolesional disease—challenges in interpreting concurrent thyroid incidentaloma and vertebral lesions on 18F-FDG PET/CT · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to two case reports, and the results may not be generalizable to a larger population. The paper highlights the limitations of relying solely on metabolic comparisons for definitive diagnosis. The study does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the factors influencing SUV values, including tumor differentiation, lesion size, and partial-volume effects.

    Case Report: Metabolic concordance and discordance in oligolesional disease—challenges in interpreting concurrent thyroid incidentaloma and vertebral lesions on 18F-FDG PET/CT · 2026 · DOI

  • The concurrent presence of both trabecular and psammomatoid variants within a single lesion is extremely uncommon and not well documented. The existing literature reports a mean onset age of 10.9 years, with limited information on the presentation of the disease in young adults.

    Concurrent trabecular and psammomatoid juvenile ossifying fibroma in the mandible: An exceptional case · 2026 · DOI

  • Diagnostic challenge due to initially benign appearance. Management challenge due to sudden rapid progression. The need for consistent surveillance of fibrous dysplasia.

    Recurrent frontal bone fibrous dysplasia as a high-grade pleomorphic sarcoma and unfavorable prognosis: Case report and brief review of literature · 2026 · DOI

  • There is limited literature available on GCTST. The biological behavior of GCTST is not fully understood.

    Abdominal giant cell tumor of soft tissue: A case report with diagnostic pointers · 2026 · DOI

  • The exact aetiology of osteomas remains unascertained. The differential diagnosis of osteoma includes several other conditions. Comprehensive evaluation and follow-up are essential to ensure long-term success.

    Solitary Osteoma in the Angle of the Mandible: A Case Report · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of studies on TKA in patients with MHE. The long-term implant survivorship and functional outcomes of TKA in patients with MHE are unknown.

    Total Knee Arthroplasty for Secondary Osteoarthritis in Patients With Multiple Hereditary Exostoses: A Case Series · 2026 · DOI

  • The review is limited to English-language reports of histologically confirmed spinal angiolipoma. The quality assessment of the included studies was limited in some cases due to incomplete reporting.

    Spinal angiolipoma: a systematic review and an illustrative case report of recurrent long-segment angiolipoma with mediastinal extension · 2026 · DOI

  • The natural history, recurrence patterns, and optimal treatment strategies of spinal angiolipomas remain incompletely characterized. There is a need for further research on the etiologic origin of spinal angiolipomas. The review highlights the importance of characterizing the demographic, clinical, radiological, surgical, pathological, and outcome data of spinal angiolipomas.

    Spinal angiolipoma: a systematic review and an illustrative case report of recurrent long-segment angiolipoma with mediastinal extension · 2026 · DOI

  • The diagnostic evaluation of bone tumours is often challenging due to overlapping clinical and radiological features. There is a need for more accurate diagnostic approaches for bone tumours.

    Clinical and Radiological Concordance of Bone Tumours Using Histopathology as the Gold Standard: A Pilot Study · 2026 · DOI

  • The small sample size (n=34) limits statistical power and the generalisability of the findings. As a singlecentre study conducted at a tertiary care cancer institute, it is likely to suffer from referral bias, with overrepresentation of complex and malignant cases that may not reflect the broader population. The limited number of certain tumour types restricted detailed subgroup analysis. Concordance assessment based solely on the primary radiological impression may underestimate diagnostic accuracy when multiple differentials were considered. Variability in the use of additional imaging modalities and the lack of assessment of interobserver variability may also influence results. 2026 Vijay et al. Cureus 18(5): e109401.

    Clinical and Radiological Concordance of Bone Tumours Using Histopathology as the Gold Standard: A Pilot Study · 2026 · DOI

  • The role of chemotherapy in the management of poorly differentiated chordoma is not well established. Clinical prognostic factors in poorly differentiated chordoma are not well identified.

    Institutional experience and pooled survival analysis of chemotherapy based multimodal management in poorly differentiated chordoma · 2026 · DOI

  • Bone lesions are challenging to manage due to their location and potential for recurrence. Conventional treatments have significant morbidity and risk of complications. Minimally invasive treatment options are needed to reduce the risk of complications and improve patient outcomes.

    Gelified ethanol for percutaneous sclerotherapy of bone lesions: a systematic review of clinical applications and outcomes · 2026 · DOI

  • There are no detailed reports on speech therapy or speech evaluations following surgery in patients with SMS. The relationship between the size of the deletion in the 17p11.2 region and the occurrence of cleft palate is not well understood.

    A Case of Smith-Magenis Syndrome Undergoing Palatoplasty · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of awareness and understanding of the benefits of using 3D virtual modeling in the surgical management of ossifying fibroma. The need for a more precise and safe approach to the surgical management of ossifying fibroma.

    Management of a Maxillary Ossifying Fibroma Using a Three-Dimensional Virtual Model: A Case Report · 2026 · DOI

  • The diagnosis of chondroblastoma can be challenging due to overlapping features with other entities. Molecular confirmation is essential for diagnosis.

    Chondroblastoma of the proximal femur: Case report with a diagnostic challenge and brief literature review · 2026 · DOI

  • Cervical embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma is an exceptionally rare malignancy in adolescents. There is a need for early recognition and timely management of this rare malignancy.

    The ‘ballet tutu’ sign on ultrasonography in cervical embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma: a case report in an adolescent · 2026 · DOI

  • Among malignant tumors, a yolk sac tumor represents an important differential diagnosis in pediatric patients; however, a characteristic stromal infiltration pattern arising from the internal cervical os has not been described, and serum alpha-fetoprotein plays a crucial role in supporting that diagnosis.

    The ‘ballet tutu’ sign on ultrasonography in cervical embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma: a case report in an adolescent · 2026 · DOI

  • Differentiating benign chondroma from low-grade chondrosarcoma remains challenging due to overlapping imaging findings and nonspecific clinical presentation. There is a lack of a globally approved treatment algorithm due to the rarity of cricoid cartilage tumors.

    Diagnostic Approach for Cricoid Cartilage Tumors · 2026 · DOI

  • The etiology of FCO is not well defined. The treatment of FCO varies depending on the size and location of the lesion.

    Reconstrucción mandibular posterior mediante injerto de cresta iliaca y material de osteosíntesis. Reporte de caso · 2026 · DOI

  • Data specifically addressing pathological fractures according to anatomical location in the growing skeleton remain limited. The study aims to fill this gap by characterizing pathological fractures in the growing skeleton and identifying location-specific differences between upper and lower extremity fractures.

    Pathological fractures in pediatric extremities: a comparative analysis of patient characteristics, trauma mechanisms, and lesion types · 2026 · DOI

  • The occurrence of a solitary osteochondroma on the plantar surface of a metatarsal in a skeletally mature adult is an exceptionally rare clinical entity. There is a lack of reported cases of plantar osteochondromas in adults.

    Plantar osteochondroma of the metatarsal bone: A case report and brief literature review · 2026 · DOI

  • The diagnosis of sacral intraosseous anastomosing hemangioma poses a significant diagnostic challenge due to its rarity and similarity to aggressive neoplasms. There is a lack of reported cases of primary intraosseous anastomosing hemangioma of the sacrum.

    Primary intraosseous anastomosing hemangioma of the sacrum: illustrative case · 2026 · DOI

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