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This study reviews 16 cases of chondroblastoma of the patella which constitute nearly 6% of a large group of chondroblastomas scattered throughout the skeleton. Both radiologic and histologic appearances of chondroblastomas of the patella are indistinguishable from those of chondroblastomas arising in other sites. A reasonable differential diagnosis, including chondromalacia patella, is discussed together with important therapeutic considerations.
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Moser, R.P., Brockmole, D.M., Vinh, T.N. et al. Chondroblastoma of the patella. Skeletal Radiol 17, 413–419 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00361660
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