Intracranial cystic chondroma: a case report

• Main Authors: Uddin Muhammad, Ashraf Junaid, Memon Akhtar, Ali Jamshed
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2012-12-01
• Series: Journal of Medical Case Reports
• Subjects: Cartilaginous tumor; Intracranial chondroma; Pakistan
• Online Access: http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/6/1/432

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Intracranial chondromas are rare benign tumors with an incidence of 0.2% to 0.3% of all intracranial tumors. This is the first case of an intracranial chondroma reported from Pakistan.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We report a case of a 23-year-old Asian man presenting with intracerebral chondroma of the left frontal lobe, which was eroding the dura matter. The intracranial chondroma was completely removed by surgery.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Intracranial chondromas are rare benign cartilaginous tumors. Through this case presentation we have discussed the diagnostic procedures, radiological and pathological findings. The purpose of presenting such a rare case is to develop awareness among clinicians and medical students and to highlight the requirement of immediate actions to ensure proper management of such cases.</p>