title: Bone Tumors Masquerading as Traumatic Injury.
abstract: In brief: The symptoms of bone tumors can be mistaken for those of overuse injuries or muscle strains or sprains. Such a missed diagnosis not only raises medicolegal questions, but can delay necessary, prompt treatment. This article presents four cases of bone tumors originally thought to be sports- related injuries. The authors stress the need for follow-up and for diagnostic tests to minimize the risk of incorrect diagnoses.
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: McKirgan
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Steingard