Enchondroma Flashcards
1
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Enchondroma description
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YOUNG/ADULT (10-30) 2nd MC benign skeleton tumor
2
Q
Enchondroma pain?
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Most painless
3
Q
Enchondroma location
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MC tumor of the phalanges/hand; metaphyseal/diaphyseal
4
Q
Enchondroma plain film
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Lytic; calcification in 50% (stippled); expansile, eccentric
5
Q
Enchondroma ddx
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Chondrosarcoma (painful, lesion larger >4 cm & close to axial skeleton)
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Q
Enchondroma malignant/refer?
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1%