Chondrosarcoma
Second most common primary malignant bone tumor in adults. Occurs age 40–70 yrs; M > F. Common sites: pelvis, femur, shoulder girdle, ribs. Variants: conventional, clear cell, mesenchymal, dedifferentiated. Chemo/RT ineffective except mesenchymal type. Treatment: wide surgical excision.
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10What is the most common site for central chondrosarcoma?
mcqWhich type of chondrosarcoma is characterized by the presence of clear cytoplasm in the tumor cells?
mcqWhich variant of chondrosarcoma has the worst prognosis?
mcqWhat is the primary treatment modality for chondrosarcoma?
mcqWhich mutation is commonly associated with conventional chondrosarcoma?
mcqWhat characteristic imaging feature is associated with dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma?
mcqIn which age group is mesenchymal chondrosarcoma most commonly diagnosed?
mcqWhich type of chondrosarcoma typically arises from an osteochondroma?
mcqWhat is the typical clinical presentation of chondrosarcoma?
mcqWhich chondrosarcoma variant has a biphasic histology with islands of cartilage?