Recurrent chondrosarcoma of skull in a 15-year-old patient


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Case Report

Author :

Vikas Kalashiya, Tanima Mandal*, Ravi Shankar Prasad

Volume :

10

Issue :

4

Abstract :

Chondrosarcoma is rare condition affecting the head and neck region. Here we report a case of in a 15-year old male patient presenting with growth behind the right ear that recurred following radiotherapy and resection. The lesion was treated by re excision of tumour followed by reconstruction and chemotherapy. Histopathological examination revealed chondrosarcoma grade III. The case report describes a tumour which is rare in young adults as well as in location. The tumour also upgraded from Chondrosarcoma grade II in the first resection to Chondrosarcoma grade III in the recurrence.  

Keyword :

Chondrosarcoma, Tumour.