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== Definition/Description == | == Definition/Description == | ||
Chondroblastoma refers to a benign bony tumor that is caused by the rapid division of chondroblast cells which are found in the epiphysis of long bones. They have been described as calcified chondromatous giant cell tumors1. The most frequently involved body regions are the hip, knee, and shoulder. Although usually benign, chondroblastoma metastasizes on rare occasions, with fatal results3. | |||
== Prevalence == | == Prevalence == |
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
Chondroblastoma refers to a benign bony tumor that is caused by the rapid division of chondroblast cells which are found in the epiphysis of long bones. They have been described as calcified chondromatous giant cell tumors1. The most frequently involved body regions are the hip, knee, and shoulder. Although usually benign, chondroblastoma metastasizes on rare occasions, with fatal results3.
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