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CHONDROSARCOME [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
- Bones and Joints
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chondrosarcoma
1, record 1, English, chondrosarcoma
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chondroma sarcoma 2, record 1, English, chondroma%20sarcoma
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A relatively common, malignant tumor found chiefly in adults and characterized by the formation of cartilage, but not bone, by the tumor cells. 3, record 1, English, - chondrosarcoma
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 1, English, - chondrosarcoma
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Os et articulations
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chondrosarcome
1, record 1, French, chondrosarcome
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sarcome dont les cellules tendent à se différencier en cartilage. 2, record 1, French, - chondrosarcome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue le chondrosarcome central, le chondrosarcome périphérique, le chondrosarcome périosté, le chondrosarcome central à cellules claires et le chondrosarcome mésenchymateux. 3, record 1, French, - chondrosarcome
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
- Huesos y articulaciones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- condrosarcoma
1, record 1, Spanish, condrosarcoma
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Neoplasia maligna de tejido y de cartílago. 1, record 1, Spanish, - condrosarcoma
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, Spanish, - condrosarcoma
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