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[Intracerebral chondrosarcoma in a 12 year old child]
L Jroundi1, L Kacemi, B Bounhir
1Service de radiologie cancérologique, Institut national d'oncologie, Rabat, Maroc. lailajroundi@yahoo.fr
Journal De Radiologie
|March 31, 2005
Summary
This study presents a rare case of intracerebral chondrosarcoma in a 12-year-old child, a tumor typically found in older adults and other bones. Imaging revealed a lytic, calcified soft tissue mass, likely originating from the fronto-ethmoidal region.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Pediatric oncology
- Skeletal and soft tissue tumors
Background:
- Chondrosarcoma is a rare cartilaginous tumor, accounting for less than 0.5% of intracranial tumors.
- Typically affects elderly patients and involves long bones or pelvic bones.
- Intracerebral chondrosarcoma in children is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A case of intracerebral chondrosarcoma in a 12-year-old child is reported.
- The tumor was likely fronto-ethmoidal in origin.
- Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging demonstrated a lytic, partly calcified soft tissue mass.
Findings:
- The imaging findings are consistent with a chondrosarcoma.
- The location and patient age represent an atypical presentation for this tumor type.
- The tumor exhibited lytic and calcified characteristics on CT and MR imaging.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in pediatric neuro-oncology.
- The findings contribute to the understanding of atypical chondrosarcoma presentations.
- Further research may elucidate the specific factors contributing to pediatric intracerebral chondrosarcoma.