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how do you treat chondroblastoma of the knee?

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Surgery: Chondroblastomas of the knee are usually removed surgically. Bone grafting may be required.

Question 2

can you tell me how is chondroblastoma of the knee treated?

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Surgery: Chondroblastoma is a benign tumor of bone. If feasible, surgical treatment includes scraping out the tumor from the affected bone and filling the space with a bone graft. If it recurs then more aggressive surgery is required. Overall outlook is good.

Question 3

what do you advise if i'm not sure what to do about chondroblastoma?

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Remove: Chondroblastoma is a relatively rare  bone lesion originating from primative cartilage cells, the chondroblasts   They represent  about 1% of bone tumors, also known as CODMAN'S TUMOR. Surgery is important for removal even though mets rare. It can be curetted for removal but would respond better with cryosurgery applied  They characteristically arise in the epiphysis or apophysis of  long bones

Question 4

could chondroblastoma have to be removed by surgery?

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Most often: Chondroblastoma is a rare,  benign, tumor of bone that accounts for approximately 1% of all bone tumors. It was classified by  Codman as an epiphyseal chondromatous variant of giant cell tumor. Later  named by Jaffe and Lichtenstein as a  benign chondroblastoma. The most common treatment remains open surgical curettage, but many employ  radiofrequency ablation (RFA). We frequently add cryosurgery

Question 5

help does chondroblastoma have to be removed by surgery?

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Not often: Chondroblastoma is a rare,usually  benign bone tumor comprised of cartilage producing cells.  It is usually found in young males and involves  epiphysis (ends) of long bones, usually of  lower extremity. While benign in appearance it is one of  few such tumors with  the potential to metastasize  to  lungs .treatment with curettage, possible cryosurgery  and bone graft can cure.

Question 6

what is pulmonia is that treatable?

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Pneumonia: Bacterial and fungal pneumonias are treatable but primary viral pneumonias are often resistant to treatments like antibiotics or antiviral medications.

Question 7

is anxiety treatable?

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: Yes it is both treatable with medication and psychotherapy. There good medications that are non-additive that treat anxiety and have made significant difference in many people's lives. Psychotherapy can also help you will behavioral tools that help with anxiety. Best to see your doctor and discuss.

Question 8

is dermatitis treatable?

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Yes: In most cases, dermatitis is treatable, but there are many different reasons for dermatitis, i.e. Infection rash, sunburn, chemical exposure. Dermatitis is a broad term meaning "inflammation of the skin". Depending on the cause will determine the treatment.

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is astigmatism treatable?

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Most certainly: Astigmatism is a condition where the cornea is off-round in one or more planes. It is treated very successfully with corrective lenses that correct for the visual distortions caused by the mal-shapen cornea. Astigmatism can also sometimes be treated surgically with laser surgery and other techniques. See your local eye care professional to see what options might be best for you.

Question 10

is thalassemia treatable?

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By blood transfusion: In thalassemia patients who are very anemic, and have symptoms from their anemia, periodic transfusions is the usual treatment. If they have had many transfusions, their bodies will get iron overload from the past transfusions (chelation therapy to remove iron may be needed). The cure for thalassemia major is through bone marrow transplantation.

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