Septal chondrosarcoma- An unusual cause of nasal obstruction

Chondrosarcomas are slow-growing malignant tumors of cartilaginous origin. The tumor can be locally aggressive with a risk of recurrence. Less than 10% of these tumors occur in the head and neck region, with most involving the maxilla, skull base, or larynx. Chondrosarcoma arising from the nasal septum is extremely rare. We report a case of a 64-year-old woman who presented with nasal obstruction and was subsequently diagnosed with nasal septal chondrosarcoma. She was treated with wide endoscopic surgical excision and regular follow-up, resulting in a good outcome.