What Are the Causes of Lytic Bone Lesions?
Destruction of an area of bone that is caused by either a malignant or benign disease is called a lytic lesion of the bone, according to the National Cancer Institute. These types of lesions can be seen on radiology studies such as an X-ray; however, the type of condition that is causing the lesion cannot be fully determined by the X-ray alone. Other information that can help determine the cause of the lytic bone lesion includes the specific age group of the patient, the location of the lesion within the bone and the size of the lytic lesion. Once the physician determines the cause of the lytic lesion, the physician can begin the appropriate therapy.
