Recurrent sinonasal chondrosarcoma with intracranial extension- A case report

Autor: Latha CS, Panigrahi M, Rao IS, Subrahmanyam C
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Medical and Scientific Research, Vol 12, Iss 3, Pp 262-266 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2321-1326
2394-112X
DOI: 10.17727/JMSR.2024/12-49
Popis: Chondrosarcoma (CS) is the rare, slowly growing, malignant neoplasm. CS of the sino nasal cavity is extremely rare. It is usually present with common symptoms like nasal obstruction and epistaxis. It rarely present with ocular symptoms. Histopathological examination is useful for confirmation of diagnosis. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice. Radiotherapy is indicated if the tumor involves the vital structures. Here we are reporting a case of recurrent chondrosarcoma. Patient is presented to our department with proptosis of left eye and nasal obstruction since two months. Combined with neurosurgeon bi frontal craniotomy with endoscopic excision of mass done. Post operatively patient received adjuvant radiotherapy. Patient is on regular follow up.
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