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Chondroma history and symptoms

Introduction

Overview

Overview

The majority of patients with enchondroma are asymptomatic. Less common symptoms of enchondroma may include pain, enlargement of the affected digits, and slowing of growth in the affected bone. Asymmetrical bone deformities may also be seen.

History and Symptoms

History and Symptoms

History

Patients with chondroma may have a positive history of:

Less Common Symptoms

The majority of patients with chondroma are asymptomatic. Less common symptoms of chondroma include:[1][2][3]

  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Night pain or pain at rest
  • Enlargement of the affected finger
  • Slow bone growth in the affected area, resulting in asymmetric growth abnormalities
References

References

  1. ↑ Yildiz C, Erler K, Atesalp AS, Basbozkurt M (February 2003). “Benign bone tumors in children”. Curr. Opin. Pediatr. 15 (1): 58–67. PMID 12544273.
  2. ↑ Geng S, Zhang J, Zhang LW, Wu Z, Jia G, Xiao X, Hao S (July 2014). “Diagnosis and microsurgical treatment of chondromas and chondrosarcomas of the cranial base”. Oncol Lett. 8 (1): 301–304. doi:10.3892/ol.2014.2072. PMC 4063631. PMID 24959265.
  3. ↑ Singh AP, Singh AP, Mahajan S (October 2008). “Periosteal chondroma of the sacrum”. Can J Surg. 51 (5): E105–6. PMC 2556540. PMID 18841229.


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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe M.D. [2], Soujanya Thummathati, MBBS [3]