Enchondroma Flashcards
1
Q
What age range are enchondromas usually seen ?
A
10 - 30 year olds.
2
Q
what is the appearances of enchondromas when in hands and feet?
A
Well defined lytic lesion.
3
Q
When enchondroma’s are found in long bones how do there appearances differ from when in small bones ?
A
Well defined sclerotic chondroid calcification.
4
Q
When seen in long bones what can a differential for an enchondroma be ?
A
A bony infarct.
5
Q
Where are enchondromas rarely seen ?
A
In the epiphysis.
If in the epiphysis consider chondrosarcoma.
6
Q
What is Ollier’s disease ?
A
Multiple enchondromas affecting hands and feet.
7
Q
What is Maffuci syndrome ?
A
Multiple enchondromas with associated haemangioma (benign tumour of blood vessels).
