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chondrosarcoma [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

A relatively common, malignant tumor found chiefly in adults and characterized by the formation of cartilage, but not bone, by the tumor cells.

OBS

The pelvis, ribs, shoulder, femur and humerus are common sites, and central location in bone is typical. Calcification and endochondral ossification frequently occur in chondrosarcoma, but bone formation by the tumor cells is seen only in ostesarcoma.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Sarcome dont les cellules tendent à se différencier en cartilage.

OBS

On distingue le chondrosarcome central, le chondrosarcome périphérique, le chondrosarcome périosté, le chondrosarcome central à cellules claires et le chondrosarcome mésenchymateux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
  • Huesos y articulaciones
DEF

Neoplasia maligna de tejido y de cartílago.

OBS

Suele situarse en las caderas y en las piernas. El síntoma más frecuente es un bulto o masa en la zona pélvica con dolor.

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