Chondroblastoma

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Chondroblastoma G. Petur Nielsen, MD Andrew E. Rosenberg, MD Key Facts Terminology Calcifying giant cell tumor, Codman tumor, epiphyseal chondromatous giant cell tumor Uncommon benign cartilage neoplasm Clinical Issues Age…

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Osteochondroma

Jul 6, 2016 by in PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE Comments Off on Osteochondroma

Osteochondroma G. Petur Nielsen, MD Andrew E. Rosenberg, MD Key Facts Terminology Benign cartilage-capped tumor that originates in metaphysis or near apophysis Accounts for 36-50% of benign tumors and 8.5-15%…

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Enchondromatosis

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Enchondromatosis G. Petur Nielsen, MD Andrew E. Rosenberg, MD Key Facts Terminology Multiple enchondromas that are associated with Ollier disease and Maffucci syndrome Maffucci syndrome defined as ≥ 3 enchondromas…

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Osteoblastoma

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Osteoblastoma G. Petur Nielsen, MD Andrew E. Rosenberg, MD Key Facts Clinical Issues Benign bone-forming neoplasm > 2 cm in dimension Diagnosed in young adults with male predominance of 2:1…

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Osteoid Osteoma

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Osteoid Osteoma G. Petur Nielsen, MD Andrew E. Rosenberg, MD Key Facts Terminology Benign bone-forming tumor characterized by its small size, limited growth potential, classic pattern of pain, and composition…

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