Chondrosarcoma
Chondrosarcoma
Image Modality:
Xray
Tumor Type:
Tumors of Cartilage
Benign/Malignant:
Malignant
Position within Bone:
central
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Chondrosarcoma
Chondrosarcoma is a malignant mesenchymal tumor that produces cartilage matrix. There are several subtypes of chondrosarcoma, which vary in terms of location, appearance, treatment and prognosis.
This tumor is more common in people over 60
This tumor presents with pain and swelling in a boneOn plain radiographs, chondrosarcoma is a fusiform, lucent defect with scalloping of the inner cortex and periosteal reaction. Extension into the soft tissue may be present
Complete surgical removal with a wide margin is the cornerstone of treatment
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This tumor is more common in people over 60
This tumor presents with pain and swelling in a boneOn plain radiographs, chondrosarcoma is a fusiform, lucent defect with scalloping of the inner cortex and periosteal reaction. Extension into the soft tissue may be present
Complete surgical removal with a wide margin is the cornerstone of treatment
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Chondrosarcoma - Pathology 20x
Image Modality:
path image
Tumor Type:
Tumors of Cartilage
Benign/Malignant:
Malignant
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