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Enchondroma
Monochrome is a form of benign bone cancer. Monochrome is normally found in people within the age group of 10 to 40 years. This type of benign bone tumor forms centrally on the bone.
- Enchondroma is often diagnosed with X-rays
This form of benign bone cancer is often diagnosed due to its characteristic appearance on X-rays. Some single chromosomes can grow and cause pain. If a monotherapy does not cause pain or does not appear to develop, you do not need to remove it surgically or treat it. A biopsy may be needed to determine that bone cancer is not another malignant cancer.
- Regular inspection
In the event of deterioration or the like, persons should go for a check-up to check whether there has been any development or further growth. This is normally done with systematic X-ray examinations (see imaging) to estimate any size development. Every six months, an X-ray may be necessary, but it may be taken less frequently if no development is seen.
X-ray of benign finger cancer of the finger: Enkondrom
Here we see a picture showing a single room in the middle of the finger. Click on the image to enlarge it.
Also read: - You need to know this about bone cancer! (Here you will also find a great overview of benign and malignant forms of bone cancer)
Hi! If you have a single chondroma of about 20 cm in the femur, without the bone around it being weakened, and without pain, would you recommend a bone transplant from, for example, the hip? Thank you in advance for your reply.
Hi Unni,
Sorry, but without knowing more extensively about your ailments, clinically - then we can not comment on this - and thus leave such an assessment to your GP or oncologist. Set up a consultation with your doctor if you have any questions. We wish you good luck.
Regards.
Alexander v / Vondt.net
Thanks for reply. Is it common to be referred to an oncologist? The fact is that I had such an operation in 1999, which has weakened muscles in this foot, which in turn has led to painful strain injuries. Recent ct still shows a large encondroma in the same foot (femur). So, what can an oncologist contribute?
Hi Unni,
An oncologist is simply a medical specialist who specializes in cancer diagnoses - and a couple of them have very extensive knowledge of new research and treatment modalities. Worth a try to consult with such a specialist at least.
Very interesting. Have only been with an orthopedist. They said it could develop into a bone infarction, but nothing to stress about. May address this again. If you can contribute with the name of one of these specialists, I am grateful, preferably by email if it is preferable. Thanks again.