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Sinonasal Chondrosarcoma, an Unusual Location
Oumniya Abouhanine1, Aicha Merzem1, Vianney Ndayishimiye1
1Department of Radiology, 20 August 1953 Hospital, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Introduction:
Chondrosarcoma is a tumour with a cartilaginous matrix frequently encountered in long bones and the pelvis with rare sinonasal location.
Patient And Methods:
We report the case of a 25-year-old patient who was referred to us for an extension work-up for sinonasal chondrosarcoma confirmed by anatomopathological examination.
Results:
Facial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed by a CT scan showed an osteolytic tumour process of the hard palate and walls of the left maxillary sinus that was locally advanced.
Conclusion:
The sinonasal location of a chondrosarcoma is rare. Characterized by cross-sectional imaging, confirmation was provided by histological assessment.
Learning Points:
The sinonasal location of a chondrosarcoma is rare.A slow-growing tumour with a cartilage matrix in adults, it is revealed mainly by neurosensorial signs and mass effect in its sinonasal location.Radiological characterization includes areas with a weak signal on T1- and T2-weighted images in MRI, not enhanced by gadolinium, corresponding to the cartilage matrix.
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