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"osteoblastic metastases (e.g. prostate, lung or breast cancer)."

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"Sunburst periosteal reaction reflects aggressive periostitis. The sunburst appearance occurs when the lesion grows too fast and the periosteum does not have enough time to lay down a new layer and instead the Sharpey's fibres stretch out perpendicular to the bone."

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"Ewing sarcoma"

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"osteoblastic metastases (e.g. prostate, lung or breast cancer)."

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