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Chondrosarcoma is the most common malignant cartilage tumor and the second most common bone sarcoma. | Chondrosarcoma is the most common malignant cartilage tumor and the second most common bone sarcoma. This pathology is more common in adults over the age of 40, but can occur at any age group; younger age groups have higher malignancy and metastases rates. | ||
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
Chondrosarcoma is a form of soft tissue sarcoma that most commonly effects the cartilage of long bones in the extremities, along with the pelvic and shoulder girdles, sternum, and scapula. Typically, chondrosarcoma is a malignant cartilage tumor that is slow-growing and forms spontaneously or is due to malignant changes in a preexisting (secondary) bone tumor.[1]
Prevalence[edit | edit source]
Chondrosarcoma is the most common malignant cartilage tumor and the second most common bone sarcoma. This pathology is more common in adults over the age of 40, but can occur at any age group; younger age groups have higher malignancy and metastases rates.
Characteristics/Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
Palpable mass
Back, pelvis, or thigh pain
Sciatica
Bladder symptoms
Unilateral edema
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