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Infratemporal Fossa Chondroblastoma
Milovan V Dimitrijević1, Jelena P Sopta2, Nikola R Todorović3
1Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Clinical Centre of Serbia, Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|October 11, 2021
Summary
Chondroblastoma, a rare benign tumor, can occur in the craniofacial region. This case report details a patient with an infratemporal fossa tumor diagnosed as chondroblastoma via pathohistology.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Chondroblastoma is a rare benign mesenchymal tumor, typically found in long bone epiphyses.
- Craniofacial chondroblastomas are exceptionally rare, accounting for approximately 6.4% of cases.
- These tumors can exhibit locally aggressive behavior despite being benign.
Observation:
- A 46-year-old patient presented with facial growth and pain, diagnosed with an infratemporal fossa tumor.
- Computed tomography (CT) indicated a tumor in the left infratemporal fossa.
- Surgical intervention involved a preauricular approach and parotidectomy for complete tumor removal.
Findings:
- Pathohistological examination confirmed the diagnosis of chondroblastoma.
- Craniofacial chondroblastoma is a rare finding, often growing slowly and asymptomatically until significant size.
- Clinical presentation is highly dependent on tumor location and size.
Implications:
- CT imaging is crucial for assessing tumor location, size, and invasion, guiding surgical strategy.
- Accurate diagnosis of craniofacial chondroblastoma relies on definitive pathohistological verification.
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare pathologies in head and neck presentations.
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