Tag: cells
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Giant Cell Tumour Of The Bone FactFile
Overview of Giant Cell Tumour Of The Bone Malignancy: Benign; aggressive; rarely metastasizes. 20% of benign skeletal tumours. Type of bone tumour: Primary 5% of all primary tumours Grade: Varies Location: Multiple Most lesions (75% to 90%) form on the extension of metaphysis into epiphysis of long bones. For instance, the frequent areas: distal femur (thigh…
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The Difference Between Endochondroma and Low-Grade Chondrosarcoma
Question: How Can We Tell The Difference Between Enchondroma And Low-grade Chondrosarcoma? What is low-grade chondrosarcoma? Type of tumour: malignant, slow-growing cartilage tumour. Location: Long bones, flat bones (pelvis) and ribs. Symptoms: Deep continuous dull pain. Risk factors: Increased age, and there is a 40% risk of patients with Ollier and Mafucci syndrome developing chondrosarcoma,…