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DistinguishOsteochondroma,Chondrosarcoma
My grandmother is of 80 years and doc's are doubting about Osteochondroma & Chondrosarcoma for knee little swelling & pain.
I have done mri 2 times- both having different results of Osteochondroma & Chondrosarcoma.
Doc is saying there are 99% chance of Chondrosarcoma. Can Osteochondroma happen at this age?
What are the next suggestion.
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Osteochondroma if present will be there since childhood
A fresh swelling at his age has to be investigated with biopsy
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Get a excision biopsy of the defect and send it for histology.
FinaL treatment will depend on the outcome.
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Go for excisional biopsy, curettage and bone grafting/ cementing.
Clinical and Local. Skin conditions give a idea about the malignant or benign nature.
This looks benign radiologically to me.
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