Diffuse mineralization of extraskeletal chondroma: a case report

Radiat Med. 1997 Jan-Feb;15(1):51-3.

Abstract

We report a case of extraskeletal chondroma involving diffuse hazy calcification of the chondroid matrix. T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging showed a well-defined mass of low signal intensity, rather than of high signal intensity with a lobular configuration as typically seen in chondroma with hyaline cartilage. Knowledge of this type of mineralization may help in the diagnosis of extraskeletal chondroma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis / pathology
  • Chondroma / diagnosis*
  • Chondroma / pathology
  • Fingers
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / pathology