Chondrosarcoma is a rare malignant tumor originating from cartilaginous tissue with
a tendency to localize in the epiphysis of long and pelvic bones. Only 7% of all chondrosarcomas
originate in the craniocervical region. Metastasis from intracranial chondrosarcoma
is extremely rare with only two previously reported cases. We report on a young patient
with intracranial chondrosarcoma who presented with extracranial metastasis 2 years
after surgical excision of the primary lesion. Gross total excision combined with
radiotherapy so far has led to a favorable outcome.
Keywords
chondrosarcoma - intracranial - metastasis - extracranial
