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Chondroma MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Chondroma
Tree Number(s)
C04.557.450.565.265
Unique ID
D002812
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002812
Annotation
solitary; multiple = CHONDROMATOSIS; coordinate with precoordinated organ/neoplasm term; do not confuse X ref ENCHONDROMA with ENCHONDROMATOSIS
Scope Note
A benign neoplasm derived from mesodermal cells that form cartilage. It may remain within the substance of a cartilage or bone (true chondroma or enchondroma) or may develop on the surface of a cartilage (ecchondroma or ecchondrosis). (Dorland, 27th ed; Stedman, 25th ed)
Entry Term(s)
Enchondroma
NLM Classification #
QZ 340
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
1995/06/08
Chondroma Preferred
Enchondroma Related
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