Anubha Bajaj*

Department of Histopathology, Panjab University/A.B. Diagnostics, India

*Corresponding Author: Anubha Bajaj, Department of Histopathology, Panjab University/A.B. Diagnostics, India.

Received: August 11, 2025; Published: October 15, 2025

Enchondroma configures as a benign, hyaline cartilaginous tumour arising within medullary cavity of bone. Neoplasm demonstrates an indolent clinical course and is comprised of an abundant cartilaginous matrix. However, the alternative terminology of chondroma is not recommended.

Classically, a morphological pattern of deposition of bone encasing neoplastic lobules is observed. Foci of tumour infiltration of bony cortex and soft tissue extension appear absent. Tumefaction appears devoid of cytological atypia or discernible mitotic figures.

Neoplasms confined to small bones or configuring as a component of enchondromatosis appear cellular and may display cellular and nuclear atypia.

Enchondroma configures ~20% of cartilaginous tumours and follows osteochondroma (~30%) in frequency. Generally, individuals between 20 years to 50 years delineate the lesion. An equivalent gender predisposition is encountered [1,2].

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7. Image 1 Courtesy: Orthobullets.com.
8. Image 2 Courtesy: Springer link.

Citation

Citation: Anubha Bajaj. “Elemental and Ingrained-Enchondroma". Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences 9.11 (2025): 11-14.

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