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Dedifferentiated Chondrosarcoma of Humerus- A case report

  • 1. Department of Pathology, *Department of Orthopedics, Subharti Medical College, Delhi-Hardwar by pass road, Meerut-250002 (U.P.)

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Dedifferentiated  chondrosarcoma  is  a  rare  and  most  malignant  form  of  chondrosarcoma,  accounting  for
approximately 11 % of all chondrosarcomas. It generally occurs in older patients having slight male predilection. However,
patient in the present case was comparatively younger female with tumour mass in Humerus . The prognosis of dedifferentiated
chondrosarcoma is poor. Distant metastasis especially in lungs is often seen. This case is reported here because of its rarity,
its association with worse prognosis and absence of pulmonary metastasis, however, subcutaneous nodules were seen at
local site.

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