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3D Printed Chondrosarcoma of Femur an Ilium
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3D Printed Chondrosarcoma of Femur an Ilium
Clinical History
A teenage boy presents with groin pain after horse-riding. Examination revealed
a large, deep lump. Following biopsy and imaging, the diagnosis of chondrosarcoma was made and a radical surgical
resection of his right leg was performed.
Pathology
The specimen consists of the upper end of the femur and its articulation with the
pelvis. Within the neck and head of the femur and replacing most of the ilium there is a lobulated pale grey tumour
with areas of cavitation, necrosis and haemorrhage. The tumour is extending out beyond bone into the surrounding
soft tissues and appears encapsulated. The presence of infiltration, necrosis and haemorrhage are macroscopic
features of malignancy.
Further information
Chondrosarcoma is a primary malignant bone tumour with cartilaginous
differentiation. It is a rare cancer that accounts for about 20% of bone tumours. The only available treatment is
excisional surgical resection since the current adjuvant treatments are ineffective. The pelvic location creates
specific technical difficulties both for exeresis and reconstruction.
The disease usually starts in the bones of
the arms, legs or pelvis, but it can be found in any part of the body that contains cartilage. Sometimes
chondrosarcoma grows de novo form an otherwise healthy bone; however, sometimes it may arise from a benign bone
tumour (an enchondroma or osteochondroma).
There are several subtypes of chondrosarcoma, named based on their
microscopic and genetic characteristics. These include: conventional chondrosarcoma; Clear cell chondrosarcoma;
Myxoid chondrosarcoma; Mesenchymal chondrosarcoma; Dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma.
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