Korean J Cytopathol.  1994 Jun;5(1):61-64.

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of Chondroblastoma Arising in the Rib: Report of A Case

• Kwon KH
• Jin SY
• Lee DW

Abstract

Chondroblastoma is a benign bone tumor accounting for less than 1% of bone tumor. It infrequently involves the flat bones, among which ribs are particularly rare. On fine needle aspiration cytology, the diagnostic smear consists of chondroblasts, osteoclast-like giant cells, and chondroid matrix. The cytologic hallmark to differentiate from other giant cell-containing lesions is chondroblasts.

Keyword

Chondroblastoma; Rib; Chondroblast; Fine needle aspiration cytology

MeSH Terms

Biopsy, Fine-Needle*
Chondroblastoma*
Chondrocytes
Giant Cells
Ribs*