Dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma arising in the orbit

M J Potts; G E Rose; C Milroy; J E Wright

doi:10.1136/bjo.76.1.49

Dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma arising in the orbit

Br J Ophthalmol. 1992 Jan;76(1):49-51. doi: 10.1136/bjo.76.1.49.

Authors

M J Potts¹, G E Rose, C Milroy, J E Wright

Affiliation

¹ Orbital Clinic, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.

Abstract

Orbital chondrosarcomas are extremely rare and are usually an extension of tumours involving the paranasal sinuses. A unique case of dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma arising solely within the orbit is presented.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Chondrosarcoma / diagnostic imaging
Chondrosarcoma / pathology*
Chondrosarcoma / surgery
Humans
Male
Orbital Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
Orbital Neoplasms / pathology*
Orbital Neoplasms / surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed