Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of limbs
This is a cancerous tumor that grows in the hard bone or the smooth cartilage that cushions the joints of your arms or legs.
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A malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of limbs is a form of cancer where abnormal cells begin to multiply uncontrollably within the skeletal structures of your arms, legs, or their joints. Articular cartilage is the slippery, smooth tissue that covers the ends of your bones so they can slide over each other without pain.
While it is scary to hear the word cancer, it is important to know that doctors have specific ways to treat these tumors. This condition happens when the genetic instructions inside your bone or cartilage cells become damaged, causing them to grow into a mass, or tumor, that interferes with how your limb normally functions.
Common Symptoms
- A persistent, dull ache in the arm or leg that often gets worse at night.
- Swelling or a visible lump on the arm or leg that feels firm to the touch.
- Limping or difficulty moving a limb through its normal range of motion.
- A bone that breaks suddenly after only a minor bump or fall because the tumor has weakened it.