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ArticleCureus2024

Dedifferentiated Chondrosarcoma: A Report of a Rare and Intriguing Case.

Sumithra A, Vallal Kani, Sudha Vasudevan, Muthuvel Esakki

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Sumithra ADepartment of Pathology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Vallal KaniDepartment of Pathology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Sudha VasudevanDepartment of Pathology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Muthuvel EsakkiDepartment of Pathology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Dedifferentiated chondrosarcomas (DDCS) are highly aggressive tumors with poor outcomes. Chondrosarcoma (CS) can be categorized based on localization (periosteal, central, and peripheral) or histology, with conventional CS being the most common subtype. However, rarer histological types, such as clear-cell CS, DDCS, and mesenchymal CS, also exist. We present a unique case of DDCS in a 28-year-old male who presented with swelling on the proximal phalanx of the fourth finger. Radiographs showed sclerotic margins and a central diaphyseal lytic lesion. Immunohistochemical analysis using S-100 and Ki67 markers confirmed the diagnosis of DDCS. Treatment involved a multidisciplinary approach, including surgical resection, adjuvant chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. This case underscores the importance of early identification of DDCS and the need for tailored management strategies to address its specific characteristics.

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abrupt transitionbone tumorchondrosarcomadedifferentiatedsarcoma

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PMID39360119
PMCPMC11446496

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