Atypical giant chondroblastoma mimicking a chondrosarcoma

J Cancer Res Ther. 2015 Jul-Sep;11(3):660. doi: 10.4103/0973-1482.139387.

Abstract

Chondroblastoma is a rare, benign tumor derived from chondroblasts, commonly presenting in the second decade of life. It is usually found in the epiphysis or apophysis of long bones; however, it may rarely affect flat bones like scapula. Occasionally a histologically typical chondroblastoma may exhibit an aggressive behavior that is not normally associated with benign tumors such as a large size, pulmonary metastases, joint and soft-tissue infiltration and local recurrence. We present a case report of a patient with chondroblastoma showing atypical radiological presentation and non-concordance with age.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Chondroblastoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Chondrosarcoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Tumor Burden