Chondrosarcoma
Definition
Chondrosarcoma is a malignant tumor that arises from cells that produce cartilage, the rubbery tissue around joints. Therefore, it is a type of sarcoma that is predominantly found in the area around bones.
Description
Sarcomas of the bone are rare and represent about 0.2% of all new cancer cases each year. The two most common forms of bone cancer are osteosarcoma and Ewing's sarcoma. Among the less common are chondrosarcoma,
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