A dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma is a highly aggressive cancerous cartilage tumor or neoplasm. If this tumor is not removed, it will bore into the bone. This may lead to bone breaking, also known as a pathological fracture. It has a very high risk of spreading to other parts of the body.
This is an aggressive cancerous tumor that destroys bone. It most commonly affects the pelvis, femur, humerus, and ribs.
These are cancerous tumors that, if left unchecked, will grow and destroy your bone. As the tumor grows, you are at an increased risk of breaking the bone due to the tumor (called a pathological fracture), which is often one of the first sign of the condition. They may also spread to your lungs or other bones.
Radiographic imaging is used to help form a diagnosis. These include X-Ray, MRI, CT and Bone Scans.
An example of a dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma X-Ray is shown.
The surgery we use to treat this condition is known as radical limb sparing resection. Radical means that the tumor is being removed from the root of the cancer. This is a surgery that aims to remove the mass and spare the body part so the patient can return back to normal function.
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Patients afflicted with musculoskeletal tumors have complex conditions that are best taken care of at large hospitals. I am the Chairman of Orthopedics and Chief of Orthopedic Oncology at Morristown Medical Center. My philosophy is a multidisciplinary team approach, working together to tailor treatment to individual patients. Education and research are essential to my practice, providing the best setting for extraordinary patient care. Because of this, we have some of the top results in the country.
