Clear cell chondrosarcoma: report of three cases and review of the literature

Abstract

Three cases of clear cell chondrosarcoma, located in the proximal tibia, rib and proximal femur, are reported. Clear cell chondrosarcoma is a cartilaginous tumour of low grade malignancy, most often located in the epiphysis of the long bones, especially of the proximal femur and humerus, with a relatively favourable prognosis. Clinical, radiological and pathologic features are discussed and a review of the literature is given.