A Provider Discovers a Bone Tumor as an Incidental Finding

question 3

Multiple Choice

A provider discovers a bone tumor as an incidental finding on a radiograph in a patient who has sustained an injury to a ligament. The patient has not had pain prior to the injury. What will the provider do next?

• A) Consult with an orthopedic specialist
• B) Order a chest CT and full body scan
• C) Refer the patient to for a bone biopsy
• D) Repeat the radiograph in 3 to 6 months

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