What does a Chondroid lesion mean?

What does a Chondroid lesion mean?

Abstract. Chondroid tumors are a heterogeneous group of neoplasms that all share the production of chondroid matrix. This ranges from a fetal type to mature hyaline cartilage and mirrors its imaging characteristics.

What is a Chondroid rest?

A chondroid lesion less than 1.0 cm in size is referred to as a cartilaginous rest, an indolent lesion.

How do you diagnose chondrosarcoma?

How is chondrosarcoma diagnosed?

• Biopsy. A procedure in which tissue samples are removed (with a needle or during surgery) from the body for exam under a microscope.
• X-ray.
• Computed tomography scan (also called a CT or CAT scan).
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
• Positron emission tomography (PET) scan.

How do you describe a bone lesion?

Bone lesions tend to have a characteristic location within the affected bone. The description should include a statement as to its location medial to lateral (medullary, endosteal, cortical, or periosteal, or more simply concentric vs eccentric) as well as proximal to distal (diaphyseal, metaphyseal, or epiphyseal).

Do enchondromas need to be removed?

In the majority of cases, enchondromas do not require treatment. In rare cases, however, multiple tumors may weaken the bone, causing it to fracture. When this occurs, surgery may be needed to remove the tumor and prevent additional fractures.

Do enchondromas go away?

Typically, no treatment is necessary for an enchondroma. Most abnormalities detected within the bone can be rechecked with normal x-rays over a period of time. If the tumor looks like an enchondroma, stays the same or goes away, then there is generally no need for ongoing surveillance.

Are Chondrosarcomas painful?

Key points about chondrosarcoma Chondrosarcoma is the second most common type of primary bone cancer in adults. The exact cause is not known. There may be a genetic change that make some people more likely to have this cancer. Symptoms can include a large mass on the affected bone, and pain that gets worse over time.

What is a Chondroid Lipoma?

Abstract. Chondroid lipoma is a rare, benign soft tissue tumor with features of both embryonal fat and embryonal cartilage that most often arises in the proximal limb and limb girdles of adult women.

Can chondrosarcoma be cured?

Chondrosarcoma treatment often involves surgery to remove the cancer. Other treatments might be recommended in certain situations. Which options are best for you depends on where your cancer is located, how quickly it’s growing, whether it has grown to involve other structures, your overall health and your preferences.

Is chondrosarcoma a terminal?

A chondroma, also called exostosis or osteochondroma, is a benign bone tumor. Benign bone tumors are not sarcomas. Benign bone tumors do not spread to other tissues and organs, and are not life threatening.