A Patient's Guide to Chondrosarcoma


Chondrosarcoma Questions

What would happen if no surgery is done to remove chondrosarcoma?

Chondrosarcoma will continue to grow and become more aggressive, the longer it is left in the body. Depending on the location in the body, it can cause considerable problems with other organs. Chondrosarcoma on the rib cage, for example, can grow to the point of puncturing a lung or causing problems with the heart. Chondrosarcoma in long bone, such as a leg or arms, can eventually cause spontaneous fracture. Chondrosarcoma located close to the joints can cause separation of the joints. Untreated chondrosarcoma can cause tears in muscle or ligaments, cause severe nerve damage with numbness or prevent blood from flowing properly through the vasculature resulting in clotting or crippling. Untreated Chondrosarcoma, depending on the staging, can be so aggressive as to cause death.


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Last updated: November 20, 2004