Chondrosarcoma

Diagnosis

Doctors will use X-rays and other imaging techniques such as computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to identify the tumor. In tests that involve radiation, specialists carefully monitor doses to avoid the risk of radiation overexposure.

To diagnose chondrosarcoma, the doctor removes a small sample of the suspected tumor to examine under a microscope (biopsy). If necessary, a chest X-ray or CT scan and a bone scan help the doctor evaluate your lungs and other areas where the cancer may have spread (metastasized).

Read more about CT scan, MRI, biopsy and bone scan.