Journal of Cytology & Histology

Mudassar Hussain

Publications

• Research Article
  Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma, Clinicopathological Characteristics of an Uncommon Tumor
  Author(s): Muhammad Raza, Mudassar Hussain, Nasir Uddin, Noreen Akhter and Usman HassanMuhammad Raza, Mudassar Hussain, Nasir Uddin, Noreen Akhter and Usman Hassan
  
  Mesenchymal chondrosarcomas (MCS) are very rare malignant tumors. They comprise 2–10% of all chondrosarcomas. Approximately 600 cases of MCS have been published, as case reports and small series. In English language medical literature only three series include 20 or more cases have been described. This paper aims to document various histological findings, histological patterns that can be seen in MCS. In addition, demographic features, clinical and radiological findings and survival data are also incorporated to assess prognostic impact of various histological findings. This is a descriptive cross sectional study including cases of MCS diagnosed at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan between 2002 and 2012. The slides were reviewed by two consultant pathologists independently and findings (pattern, cellularity, spindle cell compon.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7099.1000505

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