5. Chondrosarcoma Flashcards
Malignant tumor arising from Chondroblasts and Collagenoblasts
Chondrosarcoma
Primary within bone and Secondary arising from a preexisting cartilagenous lesion
Chondrosarcoma
3rd mc primary malignant bone tumor
Chondrosarcoma
Chondrosarcoma is most commonly found where and in who?
MC in pelvis, proximal femur and flat bones in 40-60 yo
Large, radiolucent, round or oval lesion with poorly defined margins
Chondrosarcoma
Popcorn, fluffy, stippled, cotton wool, rings, and broken rings of calcification in mass
Chondrosarcoma
best treatment for chondrosarcoma
Surgery (decent prognosis)
Area of bone destruction accompanied by partial calcification, no periosteal reaction, soft tissue extension
Chondrosarcoma