Cancer of the cartilage – Xondrosarkoma

Hondrosarkomy description

Chondrosarcoma is a type of cancer, that develops in cartilage cells. Хрящ – соединительная ткань, which is found in many areas of the body, especially in joints.

This type of cancer, usually, develops in the cartilage cells of the femur, hands, clean, the knees and spine. Cancer of the cartilage can be affected by rib and other areas of the body.

Хондросаркома – второй наиболее распространенный тип рака костей. It most commonly affects people aged 50-70 years. Chondrosarcoma rarely strikes those under 20 years.

Cancer occurs, When cells divide without control and order. If cells keep dividing uncontrollably, when the body does not need new cells, excrescent (weight) of cloth, called a growth or tumor. The term cancer refers to malignant tumors, that can invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body.

As with all types of cancer, prognosis or outcome of the disease depends on, how large size reached the tumor and whether it has spread to other organs.

Causes of hondrosarkomy

The reasons for this type of cancer is completely unknown. In some cases, chondrosarcoma can be related to genetic factors.

Risk factors hondrosarkomy

Some factors, that, The researchers believe, may increase the risk of cancer of the cartilage:

• Хрящевая опухоль – доброкачественная опухоль кости, which is often found on the hands;
• Остеохондрома – избыток хряща или костной ткани;
• Some types of osteohondromy (bone tumor);
• Ollier's Disease, in conjunction with enhondromoy;
• Maffuchchi Syndrome, that causes a combination of jenhondrom and various tumors.

Symptoms hondrosarkomy

Cartilage cancer symptoms may vary depending on the location and severity of the tumor. The most common symptoms include hondrosarkomy:

• Big swelling or build-up on the bone;
• Pain, which gets worse at night;
• Pain, which is reduced after taking anti-inflammatory painkillers;
• Pain, that does not go away after rest;
• Pain, which gradually increases over time and can last for years.

Diagnosis of cancer of the cartilage

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical examination. Tests include:

• Биопсия – удаление образца ткани, to check for tumors (for the diagnosis of malignant hondrosarkom);
• Рентген – тест, that uses x-rays to obtain images of tissues, bones and cartilage;
• Компьютерная томография – вид рентгена, which uses computer, to make pictures of internal organs, bones and cartilage;
• МРТ – тест, which uses magnetic waves, to make pictures of internal organs, bones and cartilage;
• ПЭТ/КТ – тест для оценки метаболической активности тканей;
• Анализы крови – для определения отклонений в крови.

Treatment hondrosarkomy

Treatment depends on age, General health and stage of the disease and may include:

Surgery

Tumor removal surgery may be used.

Radiation therapy

Высокая энергия рентгеновских лучей используется для выявления и уничтожения раковых клеток.

Chemotherapy

Medicine can be used, that kill the tumor cells. Химиотерапия для лечения хондросарком все еще находится на стадии исследования.

Physiotherapy

Physical therapy can be used, to speed healing of the affected area after surgery.

Prevention hondrosarkomy

Causes of hondrosarkomy still not explored until the end, Therefore, methods of preventing this disease are unknown.