title: Chondrosarcoma of the spinous process: a rare presentation.
abstract: Chondrosarcomas are malignant cartilage forming tumours. They form the second most common primary malignant tumour involving the vertebral axis. We present a rare presentation of a secondary chondrosarcoma from the spinous process of lumbar vertebra and discussed its management. The main emphasis is on the rare presentation and the need for awareness and suspicion of the pathology.
authors.affiliation: Spinal Disorder Surgery Unit, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Justin
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Arockiaraj
authors.forename: Krishnan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Venkatesh
authors.forename: Rohit
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Amritanand
authors.forename: Gabriel David
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Sundararaj
authors.forename: Gurusamy
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Nachimuthu
keywords: Chondrosarcoma; Diagnosis; Spinous process; Treatment