04 August 2025 : Clinical Research
Epidemiology and Chemosensitivity of Primary Malignant Bone Tumors at a Teaching Hospital in South Africa: A 5-Year Retrospective Analysis
Marule Paul Kgagudi
ABCDEF 1*, Mmampapatla Thomas Ramokgopa ADE 1, Maxwell Jingo ADEF 1
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.948274
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e948274
Table 1 Primary malignant bone tumor by percentage.
| Tumor diagnosis | Freq. | Percent | Cum. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chondrosarcoma | 17 | 13.82 | 13.82 |
| Ewing’s sarcoma | 4 | 3.25 | 17.07 |
| Multiple myeloma | 30 | 24.39 | 41.46 |
| Osteosarcoma | 71 | 57.72 | 99.19 |
| Synovial arcoma | 1 | 0.81 | 100.00 |
| Total | 123 | 100.00 |