Findings

Note that the matrix has characteristics of hyaline cartilage and the neoplastic cells are highly pleomorphic.

Pathology Pointer

The formation of a cartilaginous matrix is the hallmark of chondrosarcoma.

Preparation

Fixed, H & E stain

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Light micrograph

Specimen

Tumor tissue

Image Credit

Katsumi M. Miyai, M.D., Ph.D
Department of Pathology
School of Medicine
University of California, San Diego