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Enchondromas are benign cartilage forming tumours that can occasionally transform into chondrosarcomas.
Enchondromas are benign cartilage forming tumours that can occasionally transform into chondrosarcomas.
True
Enchondromas are typically found exclusively in the terminal phalanges of the hands.
Enchondromas are typically found exclusively in the terminal phalanges of the hands.
False
Patients with enchondromas are usually older than 30 years old.
Patients with enchondromas are usually older than 30 years old.
False
Enchondromas can cause severe pain and are often diagnosed as fractures.
Enchondromas can cause severe pain and are often diagnosed as fractures.
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The matrix of an enchondroma has a distinctive ground-glass appearance.
The matrix of an enchondroma has a distinctive ground-glass appearance.
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Study Notes
Enchondroma Overview
- Benign cartilage-forming tumor
- Characterized by ground-glass matrix and ring/arc calcifications
- Typically affects young adults (10-30 years old)
- Common location: hands, although can occur anywhere in the body
- Less common in terminal phalanges of the hands
- Thought to arise from displaced cartilage growth plate remnants
- Generally painless, often detected incidentally
- Can expand the bone cortex, but not usually symptomatic unless a fracture occurs
- Potential for malignant transformation into chondrosarcoma
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This quiz provides an overview of enchondromas, benign cartilage-forming tumors typically found in young adults. It covers their characteristics, common locations, and potential for malignant transformation. Delve into the details of this fascinating topic in bone pathology.
