Definition for enchondroma

Enchondroma is a type of benign bone tumor that originates from cartilage. Enchondroma is most common in the hand, but may also affect the femur,humerus, and the tibia. more

Enchondroma is a type of benign bone tumor that originates from cartilage. Enchondroma is most common in the hand, but may also affect the femur,humerus, and the tibia. The exact aetiology of it is not known. An enchondroma most often affects the cartilage that lines the inside of the bones. The bones most often involved with this benign tumor are the miniature long bones of the hands and feet. It may, however, also involve other bones such as the femur, humerus, or tibia. Enchondromas are the most common type of hand tumor. While it may affect an individual at any age, it is most common between the ages of 10 and 20 years. The occurrence between males and females is equal. less