enchondroma

• Tumor benigno e de crescimento lento composto por células cartilaginosas, geralmente encontrado nas extremidades dos ossos tubulares, como os das mãos e dos pés. É o tumor ósseo benigno mais comum, frequentemente assintomático e descoberto por acaso.

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.

   Tumor ósseo benigno

   • 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.