ReviewBMC neurology2022
Primary intra- and extradural extramedullary mesenchymal chondrosarcoma with isolated punctate calcification: case report and literature review.
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- Primary Spinal Dumbbell-Shaped Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.Cureus · 2025Article
- Intraspinal cervicothoracic junction chondrosarcoma: illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundMesenchymal chondrosarcoma (MCS) is an ultra-rare, high-grade subtype of chondrosarcoma affecting both bone and soft tissues. Extra-skeletal MCS rarely occurs in intra- and extradural regions. CASE PRESENTATION: We presented a case of intraspinal dumbbell-shaped MCS at the T12-L2 level with isolated punctate calcification in a 19-year-old male complaining of progressive lower back pain. Surgical treatment for removal of the tumor was performed. The postoperative pathological result confirmed MCS. The patient showed symptomatic improvement and follow-up MRI showed no evidence of recurrence or metastasis for nearly 1 year after surgery.
conclusionsCT and MRI play an important role in differential diagnosis for intraspinal MCS. MCS should be added to the differential diagnosis of intraspinal dumbbell-shaped tumors, especially when radiological examinations reveal punctate calcification in a homogeneous enhanced tumor without dural tail sign. However, the final diagnosis depends on histopathological results. Despite the good prognosis of intraspinal MCS, close follow-up after operation is still necessary.
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