enchondroma

• Ein Enchondrom ist ein gutartiger, langsam wachsender Tumor, der aus Knorpelzellen besteht und meist im Markraum der Röhrenknochen, besonders an Händen und Füßen, auftritt.

A benign, slow-growing tumor composed of cartilaginous cells, typically found at the ends of tubular bones such as those in the hands and feet.

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   A benign, slow-growing tumor composed of cartilaginous cells, typically located at the ends of tubular bones such as those in the hands and feet.

   Gutartiger Knochentumor

   • The patient was diagnosed with an enchondroma in the proximal phalanx of the right hand.
   • Enchondromas are often discovered incidentally on X-rays taken for other reasons.
   • Multiple enchondromas can indicate a condition like Ollier disease.
   • This type of tumor rarely causes symptoms unless it fractures.