Chondrosarcoma - femur

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis probable

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Painful left knee.

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
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There is a large osteolytic lesion of the distal femur with enhanced tumoral matrix, containing rings and arcs calcification (cartilaginous matrix) with endosteal scalloping and cortical breach at several levels (mainly anterior). A soft tissue extension is noted mainly towards the lateral femoropatellar joint. A mild joint effusion is noted. 

Case Discussion

CT features highly suggestive of a chondrosarcoma

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