Cartilage forming tumors Flashcards
1
Q
Cartilage forming tumors come from what cell line?
A
chrondrocytes
2
Q
what is another name for CHONDROMA?
what is a chondroma?
where does it arise?
if it is multiple, how do we call it?
A
enchondroma
Benign tumor of cartilage
in the marrow cavity of small bones of the hands and feet **
Ollier’s disease
3
Q
what is a OSTEOCHONDROMA?
where does it arise?
A
Tumor of bone with an overlying cartilage cap
from a lateral projection of the growth plate (metaphysis); bone becomes continuous with the marrow
4
Q
in osteochondroma, Overlying cartilage can transform (rarely) into what?
A
to chondrosarcoma
5
Q
what is CHONDROSARCOMA?
where does it arise from?
A
Malignant cartilage-forming tumor
from diaphysis of the pelvis or central skeleton
