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Intradural chondroma in the cervical spine: case report
Yusuke Hori1, Masahiko Seki1, Tadao Tsujio1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Spine Center, Shiraniwa Hospital, Ikoma, Nara; and.
Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine
|October 15, 2016
Summary
This study reports the first known case of an intradural spinal chondroma, a rare benign tumor. Complete surgical resection was successful, with no recurrence observed, highlighting chondromas in spinal tumor differentials.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Chondromas are rare benign tumors typically found in bone.
- Spinal chondromas are exceptionally rare, with few documented cases.
- Intradural spinal tumors are a diverse group, requiring accurate diagnosis.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old woman presented with an intradural, extramedullary tumor at the C4-5 spinal level.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a T2-hyperintense and T1-isointense lesion.
- The tumor adhered to the anterior dura mater, suggesting a dural origin.
Findings:
- The spinal chondroma was completely resected surgically.
- Postoperative follow-up at 3 years showed no evidence of tumor recurrence.
- This case represents the first reported instance of a spinal intradural chondroma.
Implications:
- Chondromas should be included in the differential diagnosis for intradural spinal tumors.
- This finding expands the known locations for dural-origin chondromas.
- Further investigation into the pathogenesis of spinal dural chondromas may be warranted.
