Qin Y, Zhang HB, Ke CS, Huang J, Wu B, Wan C, Yang CS, Yang KY. Primary extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma in cerebellum: A case report with literature review.
Medicine (Baltimore) 2017;
96:e8684. [PMID:
29381948 PMCID:
PMC5708947 DOI:
10.1097/md.0000000000008684]
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Abstract
RATIONALE
Extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma (EMC) is a rare malignant neoplasm of which intracranial EMC is the rarest.
PATIENT CONCERNS
We present an unusual case report of a 41-year-old woman who was sent to the emergency department for a sudden headache and other symptoms related to increased intracranial pressure.
INTERVENTIONS
Emergent CT revealed an occupying lesion in the left cerebellum with surrounding edema. A complete surgical excision of the lesion through a transcortical approach was performed. After the operation, this patient received adjuvant radiotherapy and temozolomide treatment.
DIAGNOSES
Pathology diagnosis was an intracranial EMC.
OUTCOMES
The patient survives with no tumor recurrence as of the last follow-up. Progression-free survival exceeded 20 months.
LESSONS
We have reviewed the literature and here summarize the diagnosis and treatment options for intracranial EMC. Diagnosis and treatment options of this rare disease are discussed.
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