Chondrosarcoma of the Parasella Area: Case Report.
- Author:
Hae Chul SHIN
1
;
Soon Phil PARK
;
Joe Young KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Chondrosarcoma;
Parasella area;
Oculomotor nerve palsy;
Calcification
- MeSH:
Brain;
Chondrosarcoma*;
Craniotomy;
Female;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Oculomotor Nerve Diseases;
Skull
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1983;12(1):121-125
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A rare case of chondrosarcoma of the skull in a 57 year old female is reported. The tumor was located in the right parasella region, extra-dural type. A plain skull showed amorphous calcific densities in the right parasella area. Right carotid angiogram showed a slightly opening of carotid siphon on lateral view. CT brain scan showed a irregular mottled calcific density in the right parasella area. Osteoplastic craniotomy on right frontotemporal area was performed for removal of tumor. Then, patient was improved markedly.
