Chondroblastoma, also called the Codman’s tumour, is a rare benign (noncancerous) tumour that develops in the cartilage, a flexible connective tissue from which most bones grow. This tumour mostly develops within the end of the long bones, such as in the arms at the shoulder, and in the legs at the hip and knee. The exact cause of chondroblastoma is not known, but it is thought to develop from the growth plates, a small section of the cartilage important for bone growth, which is present at the end of the long bones.

It can affect people of any age but is mostly found in children and young adults. It is more prevalent in men than in women. Chondroblastoma is one of those rare tumours that have the potential to spread to the lungs.

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You can consult one of our highly esteemed doctors working with the Department of Orthopaedics at The Aga Khan University Hospital the only internationally accredited hospital in Pakistan, if you experience any of the above mentioned symptoms.

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