Chondrosarcoma of the pubis imitating bladder tumor radiologically: a case report

Chondrosarcoma is a rare tumor that more frequently involves the pelvic bones, the femur, and the humerus. The rareness of the tumor makes the diagnosis difficult. Malignant cartilage tumors typically have an unstable radiographic appearance. In this report we aimed to point out the difficulties of...

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Published in:International urology and nephrology 2004, Vol.36 (1), p.45-46
Main Authors: Inci, Osman, Kaya, Esat, Alagol, Bulent, Kaplan, Mustafa, Doganay, Latife
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Bone Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Bone Neoplasms - pathology
Chondrosarcoma - diagnostic imaging
Chondrosarcoma - pathology
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Male
Pubic Bone - diagnostic imaging
Pubic Bone - pathology
Radiography
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:Chondrosarcoma is a rare tumor that more frequently involves the pelvic bones, the femur, and the humerus. The rareness of the tumor makes the diagnosis difficult. Malignant cartilage tumors typically have an unstable radiographic appearance. In this report we aimed to point out the difficulties of the radiological differentiation of the pelvic chondrosarcoma and bladder tumor.
ISSN:0301-1623
1573-2584
DOI:10.1023/B:UROL.0000032672.89780.97