Diffuse mineralization of extraskeletal chondroma: a case report.
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.
Nakamura
R
R
Center for Radiological Sciences, Iwate Medical University, Morioka, Japan.
Ehara
S
S
Nishida
J
J
Shiraishi
H
H
Sato
T
T
Tamakawa
Y
Y
D002114:Calcinosis / Q000473:pathology; D002812:Chondroma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005385:Fingers; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology