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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1983;12(1): 121-125. |
Chondrosarcoma of the Parasella Area: Case Report. |
Hae Chul Shin, Soon Phil Park, Joe Young Kim |
Department of Neurosurgery, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. |
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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. |
Key Words:
Chondrosarcoma; Parasella area; Oculomotor nerve palsy; Calcification |
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