TY - JOUR. T1 - Intracranial extraskeletal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma. T2 - Case report. AU - Bingaman, Kimberly D.. AU - Alleyne, Cargill H.. AU - Olson, Jeffrey J.. PY - 2000/1. Y1 - 2000/1. N2 - OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE: We present a patient with a dural-based intracranial extraskeletal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma, which was initially thought to be an atypical meningioma. This rare tumor should be considered in the differential diagnosis of young adults with an aggressive-appearing dural-based lesion. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 21-year-old woman reported a 3- week history of severe headaches and intermittent nausea and vomiting. Neurological examination revealed right optic nerve swelling. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a large, intensely enhancing extra-axial mass, which appeared to originate from the right side of the falx cerebri with significant mass effect. A presumptive diagnosis of meningioma was made. INTERVENTION: The patient underwent preoperative embolization of the lesion ...

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We report on a patient who presented with swelling to the left side of the face accompanied by exophthalmos. Imaging studies revealed a large

However, differential diagnosis may be problematic at early stages with other ossified lesions of soft tissues: benign lesions such as myositis ossificans circumscripta (MOC), ossifying lipoma, soft tissue osteoma or chondroma, and ossifying fibromyxoid tumour, as well as malignant lesions such as classical high-grade ESOS, parosteal OS, mesenchymal chondrosarcoma, and synovial sarcoma. MOC is a benign heterotopic ossification of soft tissues characteristically associated with direct trauma [15]. It is one of the most important differential diagnoses, which was initially evoked - based on radiological and/or pathological aspects - in at least 3 out of the 7 reported cases of low-grade ESOS. Furthermore, a number of cases of ESOS presumably arising from MOC have been reported [16-19]. In MOC, both mature and immature bone is seen, as well as a prominent spindle cell and chondroid component, with a specific architecture described as the zonal phenomenon. This phenomenon refers to the presence of ...

Alvin Deguzman, long-time bassist of The Icarus Line, has died. He had been battling a rare form of cancer (mesenchymal chondrosarcoma), and finally lost the fight a few hours ago. As someone who has met him several times over the years, I am genuinely saddened by his passing. He was a cool dude. May you […]. ...

Ewing sarcoma shows considerable histologic overlap with other round cell tumors. NKX2-2, a homeodomain transcription factor involved in neuroendocrine/glial differentiation and a downstream target of EWSR1-FLI1, has been reported as an immunohistochemical marker for Ewing sarcoma. We assessed the specificity of NKX2-2 for Ewing sarcoma compared with other round cell malignant neoplasms and other soft tissue tumors with EWSR1 translocations. We evaluated whole-tissue sections from 270 cases: 40 Ewing sarcomas (4 with atypical/large cell features), 20 CIC-DUX4 sarcomas, 5 BCOR-CCNB3 sarcomas, 9 unclassified round cell sarcomas, 10 poorly differentiated synovial sarcomas, 10 lymphoblastic lymphomas, 10 alveolar rhabdomyosarcomas, 10 embryonal rhabdomyosarcomas, 10 Merkel cell carcinomas, 10 small cell carcinomas, 20 melanomas, 5 NUT midline carcinomas, 10 Wilms tumors, 10 neuroblastomas, 10 olfactory neuroblastomas, 12 mesenchymal chondrosarcomas, 10 angiomatoid fibrous histiocytomas, 10 clear ...

55 year old male with dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma and pathological fracture. Final Diagnosis: Left proximal femur and soft tissues, en bloc excision: Dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma High grade, grade 3/3 Maximum size 14.6 cm Tumor is ba...

Bone: Dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma, Authors: Andreas F Mavrogenis, Panayiotis J Papagelopoulos. Published in: Atlas Genet Cytogenet Oncol Haematol.

As for the genetics and causes of the cancer, it has been rather hard to find sources which can determine the cause of it, from the website…. The genetic changes specific to chondrosarcoma continue to be investigated extensively. Although studies have not yet established a specific or recurrent karyotypic feature for any of these tumors, different chondrosarcomas have demonstrated anomalies in several tumor suppressor genes, oncogenes, and transcription factors, including TP53, RAS, EXT1, EXT2, and Sox9. Available cytogenetic and comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) studies reveal changes in some chondrosarcomas, but fail to do so in others. These studies are thus far difficult to interpret.. Based on the available studies, it is likely that chondrosarcomas are generated by a coordinated, multi-step process involving primarily tumor suppressor genes. In fact, the complexity and variety of genetic changes seen in chondrosarcomas may indicate several distinct genetic pathways. Some of the ...

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether, in human fibroblasts and chondrosarcoma cells, the regulation of interleukins (IL)-6, 8, and 11 and matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)-1, 3, and 13, and their tissue inhibitor TIMP-1, depends on the transcription factor nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB). METHODS: Fibroblasts and chondrosarcoma cells were effectively infected with an adenovirus encoding human IkappaBalpha, and inhibition of NF-kappaB function was observed. The induction of MMP and IL-6, 8, and 11 by various stimuli was assessed by ELISA. RESULTS: The induction of IL-6 and IL-8 clearly depended on NF-kappaB in both fibroblasts and chondrosarcoma cells, irrespective of stimulus, but IkappaBalpha overexpression had little effect on IL-11. MMP-1, -3, and -13 were also inhibited, but TIMP-1 was unaffected. CONCLUSION: NF-kappaB appears to play an important and selective role in MMP induction in human fibroblasts and chondrosarcoma cells. This suggests there are NF-kappaB dependent mechanisms of cartilage

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether, in human fibroblasts and chondrosarcoma cells, the regulation of interleukins (IL)-6, 8, and 11 and matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)-1, 3, and 13, and their tissue inhibitor TIMP-1, depends on the transcription factor nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB). METHODS: Fibroblasts and chondrosarcoma cells were effectively infected with an adenovirus encoding human IkappaBalpha, and inhibition of NF-kappaB function was observed. The induction of MMP and IL-6, 8, and 11 by various stimuli was assessed by ELISA. RESULTS: The induction of IL-6 and IL-8 clearly depended on NF-kappaB in both fibroblasts and chondrosarcoma cells, irrespective of stimulus, but IkappaBalpha overexpression had little effect on IL-11. MMP-1, -3, and -13 were also inhibited, but TIMP-1 was unaffected. CONCLUSION: NF-kappaB appears to play an important and selective role in MMP induction in human fibroblasts and chondrosarcoma cells. This suggests there are NF-kappaB dependent mechanisms of cartilage ...

Chondrosarcomas are a primitive malignant tumor that derives from cartilage cells. It usually appears at the center of a bone segment, with no pre-existing lesions (central chondrosarcoma). It may also be secondary to a pre-existent condition suc...

Purpose: Chondrosarcomas are notoriously resistant to cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents. We sought to identify critical signaling pathways that contribute to their survival and proliferation, and which may provide potential targets for rational therapeutic interventions. Experimental Design: Activation of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) was surveyed using phospho-RTK arrays. S6 phosphorylation and NRAS mutational status were examined in chondrosarcoma primary tumor tissues. Small interfering RNA or small molecule inhibitors against RTKs or downstream signaling proteins were applied to chondrosarcoma cells and changes in biochemical signaling, cell cycle, and cell viability were determined. In vivo anti-tumor activity of BEZ235, a phosphoinositide-3-kinase (PI3K)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitor, was evaluated in a chondrosarcoma xenograft model. Results: Several RTKs were identified as critical mediators of cell growth, but the RTK dependencies varied among cell lines. In ...

Chondrosarcoma can be of several types depending on the type of cells which are present in the tumor and how they appear microscopically. It is composed of transformed cells that produce cartilage. Radiograph of the head revealed lytic lesion with endosteal scalloping (A, arrow) and…, CT scan showed bone destruction of the skull (A) and matrix calcification (A,…, Transverse T1-weighted MRI (A) and its contrastenhanced image (C) showed a slightly low-signal…, Histopathological finding revealed proliferation of…, Histopathological finding revealed proliferation of the atypical chondrocytes (arrows) and cartilaginous component (C).…, NLM Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. Chondrosarcoma that occurs in a long bone of the leg, for example, is typically treated with the amputation of that leg. , Chondrosarcoma is a malignant tumor of the category known as sarcomas. Various types of cancer can affect the skeletal system, and an ...

Chondrosarcoma is a type of cancer that develops in cartilage cells. Cartilage is the specialized, gristly connective tissue that is present in adults and the tissue from which most bones develop. Cartilage plays an important role in the growth process. There are many different types of cartilage that are present throughout the body. Chondrosarcoma is a malignant type of bone cancer that primarily affects the cartilage cells of the femur (thighbone), arm, pelvis, and knee. Although less frequent, other areas (such as the ribs) may be affected.. Chondrosarcoma is the second most common type of primary bone cancer. A primary bone cancer is one that originates from bone, as opposed to starting in another organ and then spreading to the bone. This type of cancer rarely affects individuals under age 20 and continues to rise until age 75. The incidence between males and females is equal.. ...

Chondrosarcoma is a type of cancer that develops in cartilage cells. Cartilage is the specialized, gristly connective tissue that is present in adults and the tissue from which most bones develop. Cartilage plays an important role in the growth process. There are many different types of cartilage that are present throughout the body. Chondrosarcoma is a malignant type of bone cancer that primarily affects the cartilage cells of the femur (thighbone), arm, pelvis, and knee. Although less frequent, other areas (such as the ribs) may be affected.. Chondrosarcoma is the second most common type of primary bone cancer. A primary bone cancer is one that originates from bone, as opposed to starting in another organ and then spreading to the bone. This type of cancer rarely affects individuals under age 20 and continues to rise until age 75. The incidence between males and females is equal.. ...

TY - JOUR. T1 - Electrophoretic and serologic characterization of 56 kDa antigen (M56) with autologous serum derived from a chondrosarcoma patient. T2 - A shared antigen of immunoresponses in cancer and autoimmune diseases. AU - Fujiwara, Kazuo. AU - Udono, Heiichiro. AU - Kunisada, Toshiyuki. AU - Kawai, Akira. AU - Inoue, Hajime. AU - Takigawa, Masaharu. AU - Namba, Masayoshi. AU - Nakayama, Eiichi. PY - 1999. Y1 - 1999. N2 - We investigated whether antibodies specific to autologous cancer cells are produced in the peripheral blood of patients with chondrosarcoma. There have been few reports on the investigation of the immune responses, such as autologous antibody production, to chondrosarcoma. Here, tumor-associated antigens were separated by sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and detected by immunoenzymatic amplification. A 56 kDa molecule (M56) was detected in the serum from patients peripheral blood. M56 is ubiquitously expressed in various kinds of ...

Chondrosarcomas are characteristic for their slow but progressive invasion of the surrounding tissues. These malignant, cancerous tumors originate in the cartilage, the connective tissue between bones.

Clear-cell chondrosarcoma is a variant of chondrosarcoma which is characterized by a typical histomorphology and a very slow rate of growth. A case is presented in which the tumor was located in the maxilla. show less ...

Learn about the rare cancer Chondrosarcoma, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis methods, and treatment options available to overcome the problem.

Chondrosarcoma is a malignant type of bone cancer that primarily affects the cartilage cells of the femur, arm, pelvis, knee, and spine.

Chondrosarcoma is a malignant type of bone cancer that primarily affects the cartilage cells of the femur, arm, pelvis, knee, and spine.

Chondrosarcoma treatments include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapies, and surgery, to remove the mass and reduce the likelihood of return.

Kevin B. Jones, MD of University of Utah - Huntsman Cancer Institute receives grant for Polarity and Ploidy in Peripheral Chondrosarcoma research.

Supplementary Material for: MiR-129-5p Inhibits Proliferation and Invasion of Chondrosarcoma Cells by Regulating SOX4/Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway

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Chondrosarcoma is a rare type of cancer that usually begins in the bones, but can sometimes occur in the soft tissue near bones. The most common locations for chondrosarcoma tumors are in the pelvis, hip and shoulder. More rarely, the base of the skull is affected. ...

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AIMS: Neuroblastoma shows considerable histological overlap with other small round blue cell tumours. PHOX2B, a transcription factor that is essential for autonomic nervous system development, has been reported as an immunohistochemical marker for neuroblastoma. The aim of this study was to validate the specificity and diagnostic utility of PHOX2B for peripheral neuroblastic tumours. METHODS AND RESULTS: We evaluated 240 cases (133 in whole-tissue sections; 107 in tissue microarrays), including 76 peripheral neuroblastic tumours (median age 2 years; including four adults) and 164 other tumours: 44 Wilms tumours; 20 Ewing sarcomas; 10 each of CIC-rearranged round cell sarcomas, poorly differentiated synovial sarcomas, lymphoblastic lymphomas, alveolar rhabdomyosarcomas, embryonal rhabdomyosarcomas, mesenchymal chondrosarcomas, Merkel cell carcinomas, olfactory neuroblastomas, and melanomas; and five each of NUT midline carcinomas and desmoplastic small round cell tumours ...

Chondrosarcoma is a type of highly malignant tumor with a potent capacity to invade locally and cause distant metastasis. Chondrosarcoma shows a predilection for metastasis to the lungs. Interleukin-8 (IL-8), a chemokine with a defining CXC amino acid motif, is known to possess tumorigenic and proangiogenic properties. Over-expression of IL-8 has been detected in many human tumors. However, the effects of IL-8 in migration and integrin expression in chondrosarcoma cells are largely unknown. In this study, we found that IL-8 increased the migration and the expression of αvβ3 integrin in human chondrosarcoma cells. Activations of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), Akt, and AP-1 pathways after IL-8 treatment were demonstrated, and IL-8-induced expression of integrin and migration activity was inhibited by the specific inhibitor and mutant of PI3K, Akt, and AP-1 cascades. Taken together, our results indicated that IL-8 enhances the migration of chondrosarcoma cells by increasing αvβ3 integrin ...

Chondrosarcomas are malignant cartilage tumors that do not respond to traditional chemotherapy or radiation. The 5-year survival rate of histologic grade III chondrosarcoma is less than 30%. To achieve a greater understanding of chondrosarcoma tumorigenesis, a model for human chondrosarcoma has been established in a rat system. The model, known as the Swarm rat chondrosarcoma (SRC), resembles human chondrosarcoma and provides a system to study tumor growth and progression. Here we examined the influence of the tumor microenvironment and the impact of genome-wide hypomethylation on the behavior of SRC tumors, two factors known to contribute fundamentally to the development and progression of solid tumors. Previous studies with SRC revealed that tumor microenvironment can significantly influence chondrosarcoma malignancy, but the underlying biologic mechanisms have not been defined. To address this issue we carried out epigenetic and gene expression studies on the SRC tumors that were initiated at

TY - JOUR. T1 - Chondrosarcoma. T2 - Its treatment by radiation, hyperthermia and bleomycin. AU - Okuyama, S.. AU - Itoh, M.. AU - Tanaka, K.. AU - Matsuzawa, T.. PY - 1978/12/1. Y1 - 1978/12/1. N2 - A case of chondrosarcoma of the mandible of surgical failure was treated by radiation, hyperthermia, and bleomycin. The treatment resulted in selective necrosis of the tumor. This can be designated as perpetuation principle of radiothermotherapy because bleomycin may inhibit the repair processes of heat and radiation damage. This principle appears to offer selectivity of the therapeutic effects, to open a way to treatment of those radioresistant selectivity of the therapeutic effects, open a way to treatment of those radioresistant malignancies, and to enhance curability of various medium-sensitive tumors. Additionally, a course of large-dose glutathione infusion was confirmed to promptly alleviate radiation dermatitis and mucositis.. AB - A case of chondrosarcoma of the mandible of surgical failure ...

Imaging studies - including radiographs (x-rays), computerized tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - are often used to make a presumptive diagnosis of chondrosarcoma. However, a definitive diagnosis depends on the identification of malignant cancer cells producing cartilage in a biopsy specimen that has been examined by a pathologist. In a few cases, usually of highly anaplastic tumors, immunohistochemistry (IHC)is required.. There are no blood tests currently available to enable an oncologist to render a diagnosis of chondrosarcoma. The most characteristic imaging findings are usually obtained with CT.. Nearly all chondrosarcoma patients appear to be in good health. Often, patients are not aware of the growing tumor until there is a noticeable lump or pain. Earlier diagnosis is generally accidental, when a patient undergoes testing for another problem and physicians discover the cancer. Occasionally the first symptom will be a broken bone at the cancerous site. Any broken ...

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We report an unusual case of a young woman with chondrosarcoma affecting the greater cornu of the hyoid bone. Only a handful of reports of primary chondrosarcoma involving the hyoid exist in the world literature. The case described presented as a swe

TY - JOUR. T1 - An extraskeletal chondrosarcoma of the maxilla. A case report. AU - Nishioka, Gary. AU - Holt, G. Richard. AU - Aufdemorte, Thomas B.. AU - Triplett, Robert G.. PY - 1995/2. Y1 - 1995/2. UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0028858834&partnerID=8YFLogxK. UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/citedby.url?scp=0028858834&partnerID=8YFLogxK. U2 - 10.1016/0278-2391(95)90401-8. DO - 10.1016/0278-2391(95)90401-8. M3 - Article. C2 - 7830187. AN - SCOPUS:0028858834. VL - 53. SP - 193. EP - 195. JO - Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. JF - Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. SN - 0278-2391. IS - 2. ER - ...

Although a rare entity, chondrosarcoma is the most common malignant tumor of the chest wall. Most patients present with an enlarging, painful anterior chest wall mass arising from the costochondrosternal junction. CT scan with intravenous contrast is the gold standard radiographic study for diagnosis and operative planning. Contrary to previous dictum, resection may be performed in an appropriate surgical candidate based on imaging characteristics or image-guided percutaneous biopsy results; incisional biopsy is rarely required. The keys to successful treatment are early recognition and radical excision with adequate margins, as chondrosarcoma is relatively resistant to radiotherapy and conventional cytotoxic chemotherapy. Overall survival is excellent in most surgical series from experienced centers. Complete excision with widely negative microscopic margins at the initial operation is of the utmost importance, as local recurrence portends systemic metastasis and eventual tumor-related mortality. This

A chondrosarcoma in the anterior mediastinum is a rare finding with a relatively good prognosis. We describe a case of a 75-year-old man with a 2-year history of neck discomfort and weight loss. Imaging showed a homogenous tumor with a minor compression on the anterior part of the heart. It had close relation to the ribs, no surrounding fat, and a thymoma was suspected. Biopsy prior to surgery was impossible due to the location of the tumor. Unfortunately, final pathology from the surgical specimen revealed a chondrosarcoma. ...

Depending on the type of chondrosarcoma, it may spread slowly or very rapidly. Its presently unknown what causes this type of cancer. This is partially because it is so unusual that there are not a lot of cases to study. A higher incidence of nasal CSAs among cats living in urban areas may indicate a link to air pollution. The type affecting bones has been found to contain viruses in the cells of the tumor, suggesting a viral connection. Some bone tumors develop on the site of a previous fracture, which may mean theres a link with the bodys cells that heal a broken bone. But its believed that several factors combine with each unique cats physiology to cause the cells to become cancerous ...

A chondrosarcoma is one of several types of laryngeal tumors that can effect the larynx and trachea of a dog. This is a relatively rare and fast spreading tumor that originates in the cartilage, a connective collagenous tissue that is found throughout the body.

The following are treatment options for all stages of chondrosarcoma. The types of treatments given are based on the unique needs of the person with cancer.

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Pain is the usual presenting symptom; alternatively the tumour may be found incidentally on imaging. Signs are localise to the involved bone. Imaging appearances are difficult as most chondrosarcomas resemble benign chondroma. The most common features are of central lucency with expansion and thickening of the overlying cortex.. ...

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CAMMC of the larynx are rare tumors but have a better prognosis than their axial counterparts (mean, 6 mo). Initial voice-sparing surgery can be followed with more aggressive surgery if recurrences develop.

The primary purpose of this study is to determine if the administration of a higher dose would decrease the chance of tumor recurrence, compared to the risk of tumor recurrence with a lower dose. Most of the treatment will be given protons, but participants may receive a small portion of treatment with x-rays, because less radiation is given to the skin with x-rays. This study uses two slightly different doses of radiation It is not clear at this time which of the dose levels is better ...

The primary purpose of this study is to determine if the administration of a higher dose would decrease the chance of tumor recurrence, compared to the risk of tumor recurrence with a lower dose. Most of the treatment will be given protons, but participants may receive a small portion of treatment with x-rays, because less radiation is given to the skin with x-rays. This study uses two slightly different doses of radiation It is not clear at this time which of the dose levels is better ...

Axial T2 weighted MR image again demonstrates the mass with typical high signal lobular growth pattern of cartilage representing cap.

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The actuarial 5- and 10-year survival rates after GKS were 80 and 53%, respectively. The actuarial 5- and 10-year local tumor control (LTC) rates after single or multiple GKS sessions were 76 and 67%, respectively. All patients with low-grade chondrosarcomas achieved good LTC. A tumor volume of less than 20 ml significantly affected the high rate of LTC (p = 0.0182). No patient had adverse radiation effects, other than one in whom facial numbness worsened despite successful tumor control. ...

The actuarial 5- and 10-year survival rates after GKS were 80 and 53%, respectively. The actuarial 5- and 10-year local tumor control (LTC) rates after single or multiple GKS sessions were 76 and 67%, respectively. All patients with low-grade chondrosarcomas achieved good LTC. A tumor volume of less than 20 ml significantly affected the high rate of LTC (p = 0.0182). No patient had adverse radiation effects, other than one in whom facial numbness worsened despite successful tumor control. ...

Dr. Post called with my biopsy results and told me I have a very rare form of bone cancer called chondrosarcoma. I am very blessed because it is Grade One meaning, its treatable through surgery and the percentage of recurrence is very low. Thank you Jesus! Chemo and radiation wont help my type of cancer so it…