Second most common primary malignant bone tumor in adults. Occurs age 40–70 yrs; M > F. Common sites: pelvis, femur, shoulder girdle, ribs. Variants: conventional, clear cell, mesenchymal, dedifferentiated. Chemo/RT ineffective except mesenchymal type. Treatment: wide surgical excision.
What is the most common site for central chondrosarcoma?
Which type of chondrosarcoma is characterized by the presence of clear cytoplasm in the tumor cells?
Which variant of chondrosarcoma has the worst prognosis?
What is the primary treatment modality for chondrosarcoma?
Which mutation is commonly associated with conventional chondrosarcoma?
What characteristic imaging feature is associated with dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma?
In which age group is mesenchymal chondrosarcoma most commonly diagnosed?
Which type of chondrosarcoma typically arises from an osteochondroma?
What is the typical clinical presentation of chondrosarcoma?
Which chondrosarcoma variant has a biphasic histology with islands of cartilage?
