Which One of the Following Is Most Important to the Pathologist

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is most important to the pathologist when a chondroma is suspected?

• A)A complete personal history of the patient
• B)Complete removal of the tumor in question
• C)Submission of a "large enough" sample of tissue for histologic study because a chondroma resembles a malignant chondrosarcoma
• D)Radiographs of all large bones

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