Intracranial solitary chondroma. Case report

Area of Science:

• Neurosurgery
• Neuropathology
• Neuroradiology

Background:

• Chondromas are rare benign tumors of cartilage.
• Intracranial chondromas, particularly those arising from the falx cerebri, are exceptionally uncommon.
• This case presents a solitary left frontal intracranial chondroma.

Observation:

• The tumor was located in the left frontal region.
• It originated from the falx cerebri.
• Computerized tomography (CT) was utilized for diagnosis.

Findings:

• The solitary left frontal intracranial chondroma was completely resected.
• Surgical findings confirmed the nature and origin of the tumor.
• Diagnostic value of CT in identifying this rare lesion was assessed.

Implications:

• Complete surgical removal is a viable treatment for intracranial chondromas.
• Computerized tomography is valuable in the preoperative diagnosis of falx cerebri chondromas.
• Understanding the surgical nuances of rare intracranial tumors is crucial for neurosurgeons.