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5 Facts you should know about
Chondromyxoid fibroma
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Chondromyxoid fibroma typically occurs in children and young adults between the ages of 10 and 30
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It typically develops in the tibia or femur
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Tumors are usually 3 to 4 cm at the time of diagnosis
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It is a rare subtype of low-grade central osteosarcoma (LGCO), accounting for up to 10% of cases and making it difficult to diagnose
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Jaffe and Lichtenstein first described the condition in 1943
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