Orthopedic oncology: practice question

A Orthopaedics question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Orthopaedics · Orthopedic oncology

Sample item

What symptom should raise concern for a bone tumor?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Persistent night pain

Persistent progressive bone pain, especially pain at rest or at night with systemic symptoms or swelling, warrants assessment for serious bone pathology including tumor.

Option by option

  • A. Brief soreness after exercise

    Brief post-exercise soreness is often benign overuse.

  • B. Persistent night pain (correct)

    Correct: persistent night pain is an orthopedic oncology warning sign.

  • C. Temporary itch

    Itch is not a typical bone-tumor symptom.

  • D. Mild nasal congestion

    Nasal congestion is unrelated to bone lesion concern.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is B, Persistent night pain. Persistent progressive bone pain, especially pain at rest or at night with systemic symptoms or swelling, warrants assessment for serious bone pathology including tumor.

Why is "Brief soreness after exercise" not the answer?

Brief post-exercise soreness is often benign overuse.

Why is "Temporary itch" not the answer?

Itch is not a typical bone-tumor symptom.

Why is "Mild nasal congestion" not the answer?

Nasal congestion is unrelated to bone lesion concern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Orthopedic oncology in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct: persistent night pain is an orthopedic oncology warning sign.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Orthopedic oncology?

Pair each fracture with its classic complication and nerve injured. Then use the flashcards and the other Orthopaedics questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.