Pediatric Chondroblastoma and the Need for Lung Staging at Presentation

Conclusions: This is the largest cohort of pediatric-exclusive chondroblastoma in the literature. Despite minor differences in management between the centers included, the recurrence rate was similar and there was no evidence of lung metastasis (0 in 130). The incidence of distant involvement in a true benign chondroblastoma in children is much lower than the 2% previously reported in the literature, and the need for routine chest staging should be revisited. Level of Evidence: Level III.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Selected Items Source Type: research