Treatment of Chondrosarcoma in Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma

Mesenchymal chondrosarcoma is a distinct subtype of chondrosarcoma with specific treatment considerations that differ from more common variants. Patients presenting with this subtype require a tailored, multidisciplinary approach.

Treatment approach

Management of mesenchymal chondrosarcoma centres on surgical removal with wide margins. In addition, systemic therapy may be incorporated — the structured protocol details the specific sequencing and criteria for its use.

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References

DOI: 10.1038/s41416-024-02868-4

Higher-grade chondrosarcomas (including clear cell chondrosarcoma) and all chondrosarcomas of the pelvis or axial skeleton should be surgically removed with wide margins.
Patients with mesenchymal chondrosarcoma may be considered for adjuvant or neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

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