Fol. Biol. 2022, 68, 112-124

https://doi.org/10.14712/fb2022068030112

Chondrosarcoma with Target-Like Chondrocytes: Update on Molecular Profiling and Specific Morphological Features

Ctibor Povýšil1, J. Hojný1, M. Kaňa2

1Institute of Pathology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, and Institute of Postgraduate Studies, Prague, Czech Republic
2Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic

Received May 2022
Accepted September 2022

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