Which of the following is true about chondrosarcoma?
CHONDROSARCOMA : Chondrosarcoma originates from remnants of cailage within bones and most often involves the deeper poions of the pelvic bones of middle-aged or older people. It may arise in long bones, but the sho bones of the hand and foot are rarely involved. The tumor is composed of malignant cailage cells showing different degrees of maturation. Chondrosarcomas usually grow slowly. Ref: Maheshwari 9TH pg 246.
The peak incidence is between 10 and 20 years
It usually presents as a juxtacoical lesion
The sho bones of the extremities are the most common site
A slow growth rate is typical
Tumors