Orthopaedics – MCQ 15 – Tumours arising from epiphysis

Which of the following tumors arise from epiphysis
a) Ewing’s sarcoma
b) Osteoclastoma (GCT)
c) Chondromyxoid fibroma
d) Osteosarcoma

Correct answer : b) Osteoclastoma (GCT)

Site of origin of common bone tumours:

Ewing’s sarcoma – diaphysis
Osteoclastoma (GCT) – epiphysis
Osteosarcoma – Metaphysis

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