- Rare, low-grade, malignant tumor
- Most common in 20- to 40-year-olds
- Generally found in epiphysis or metaphysis of long bone, particularly proximal femur and humerus
- Radiographic presentation:
- Geographic osteolytic lesion at end of long bone
- Cortex generally intact, but may be expanded
- Often has sharp sclerotic margins; exception: larger lesions, which may have indistinct margins
- Calcification within lesion uncommon
- Microscopic presentation:
- Admixture of clear cells, chondroid matrix, and giant cells
- Ossification may be present
- Tumor may resemble a benign tumor radiologically (such as chondroblastoma); however, can metastasize and must be treated with wide resection
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