chondrosarcoma

Chondrosarcoma

Definition 

 

Malignant cartilage producing tumour 

 

Epidemiology

 

20% of primary bone tumours

 

3rd most common

- 1 in 500 000

 

Relatively non-aggressive / usually Grade I

 

Average age 40

 

Male > Females

 

Two Distinct Types

 

1.  Primary Chondrosarcoma

 

Arises de novo