Chondrosarcoma - sphenoid wing

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard , 15 Apr 2009
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Frank Gaillard, 29 Aug 2019

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Chondrosarcoma - sphenoid wing - large
Age changed from 57 to 55 years.
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histologyThe patient went on to have a resection. Histology confirmed chondrosarcoma in a 57 year old malechondrosarcoma.

  • -<p>histology confirmed chondrosarcoma in a 57 year old male. </p>
  • +<p>The patient went on to have a resection. Histology confirmed a <a title="Chondrosarcoma" href="/articles/chondrosarcoma">chondrosarcoma</a>.</p>
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LeftSelected MRI images demonstrate a large left sphenoid wing extra axial-axial mass that has very high T2 signal and vivid contrast enhancement. The adjacent brain is displaced with minimal oedema. 

The off-midline location and very high T2 signal suggest the diagnosis of chondrosarcoma. 

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Chondrosarcoma Dwi B1000

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Chondrosarcoma T2

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Chondrosarcoma T1 Gad

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Chondrosarcoma T1 Gad

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Chondrosarcoma FLAIR

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Chondrosarcoma T1

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Chondrosarcoma T1 Gad

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