Clear cell chondrosarcoma, a subtype and separate entity from the traditional chondrosarcoma, is characterized by its special
histologic features, site of predilection, slow growth and better prognosis. Three cases are presented with elucidation of
clinicopathologic correlation and detection by the ABC immunohistochemical method using several antibodies. The observation
of positive reaction to S-100 pretein (S- 100), vimentin (Vim), alpha 1-antichymotrypsin (AACT) and lysozyme (Lyso) by the
tumor cells of clear cell chondrosarcoma, similar to traditional chondrosarcoma and chondroblastoma. proves that this tumor
has its origin from the cartilaginous tissue. It was found for the first time that the clear cell chondrosarcoma was positive
for wheat germ agglutinin (WGA) and concanavalin A (Con A). The authors believe that clear cell chondrosarcoma may result
from the anaplastic changes of chondroblastoma cells into another subtype of that tumor. The osteoclast- like multinucleated
giant cells (MGC), retaining the antigens of phagocytes, are not considered to be neoplastic.
Key words Clear cell chondrosarcoma - Traditional chondrosarcoma - Chondroblastoma - Technology of immunohistochemistry - Lectins