title: [Metacarpal bone chondrosarcoma. Apropos of a case].
abstract: On the basis of a personal case of non-symptomatic chondrosarcoma of the metacarpal bone and a review of the literature, the authors advise the biopsy of any lesion which resembles a chondroma of the hand. Only histological examination can provide evidence for diagnosis and guide effective treatment.
authors.affiliation: Clinique Mutualiste des Eaux Claires, Grenoble.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Oberlin
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Rouault-Plantaz
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Oberlin
mesh_terms: D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010014:Osteolysis / Q000473:pathology
vernacular_title: Chondrosarcome métacarpien. A propos d'un cas.