Benign cartilage tumors: What should I do with incidental findings?

Nottrott M., Hardes J., Gosheger G., Andreou D., Henrichs M., Streitbuerger A.

Research article (journal) | Peer reviewed

Abstract

Conclusion: As most cartilage tumors are benign and remain benign, inappropriate diagnostics or operative treatment just to provide security is obsolete. Plain X-ray is often enough for follow-up and other modalities only become necessary when symptoms occur.

Details about the publication

JournalDer Unfallchirurg
Volume117
Issue10
Page range905-914
StatusPublished
Release year2014
Language in which the publication is writtenGerman
KeywordsAtypical chondroid tumor; Enchondroma; Leave-me alone lesion; Osteochondroma; Transformation; malignant

Authors from the University of Münster

Andreou, Dimosthenis
Gosheger, Georg
Hardes, Jendrik
Henrichs, Marcel-Philipp
Nottrott, Markus
Streitbürger, Arne