Chondroblastoma (patient information)

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Overview

Chondroblastoma is a benign tumor of the bone. It is causes a tumor that is made up of cartilage. It occurs at the ends of long bones, and at the sites where the tendons attach to the long bones.

What are the symptoms of Chondroblastoma?

The symptoms include a small amount of bone pain which is not related to activity, and some swelling at the site of the tumor. It may also cause a limp, and may cause muscle wasting at the site of the tumor.

What causes Chondroblastoma?

The exact cause of chondroblastoma is not known.

Who is at highest risk?

Chondroblastoma tends to occur in the teenage years, and occurs in boys more often than in girls.

Diagnosis

Chondroblastoma may be diagnosed by history, physical examination, and plain x rays of the bone. A definite diagnosis of chondrosarcoma can only be made with bone biopsy.

Treatment options

Chondroblastoma is treated with a combination of surgical procedures called curettage and bone grafting.

Where to find medical care for Chondroblastoma?

Medical care for chondroblastoma can be found here.

Prevention of Chondroblastoma

There is no known prevention for chondroblastoma.

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

The prognosis for patient with chondrosarcoma is generally good. Chondrosarcoma may recur in 20 percent of cases.

Possible complications

Chondrosarcoma that includes involvement of the articular surface, may cause arthritis. The recurrence rate of chondrosarcoma is 20 percent, and may need to be treated with a procedure called en-bloc resection.

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