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Enchondroma: From 2 Different Sources

A TUMOUR formed of cartilage.
Health Source: Medical Dictionary
Author: Health Dictionary
n. (pl. enchondromata) a benign cartilaginous tumour (see chondroma) occurring within cortical bone, usually in the short tubular bones of the hands and feet. Such tumours are usually solitary and asymptomatic, but an enlarging lesion may fracture (the usual reason for presentation). When multiple tumours occur the condition is known as enchondromatosis. Compare ecchondroma.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Dyschondroplasia

A rare disorder, also called multiple enchondromatosis, that is present from birth and characterized by the presence of multiple tumours of cartilaginous tissue within the bones of a limb.

It is caused by a failure of normal bone development from cartilage.

The bones are shortened, resulting in deformity.

Rarely, a tumour may become cancerous (see chondrosarcoma).... dyschondroplasia

Ecchondroma

n. (pl. ecchondromata) a benign cartilaginous tumour (see chondroma) that protrudes beyond the margins of a bone. Compare enchondroma.... ecchondroma

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