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extraskeletal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma

A rare type of cancer that forms in cartilage or other soft tissue but not in bone. It usually occurs in the head and neck. Most extraskeletal mesenchymal chondrosarcomas are fast-growing and may spread to other parts of the body. They may also recur (come back) many years after treatment. Extraskeletal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma usually occurs in young adults. It is a type of soft tissue sarcoma.

( EK-struh-SKEH-leh-tul meh-ZEN-kih-mul KON-droh-sar-KOH-muh )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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