Skull base chondrosarcoma: a case treated by the CyberKnife system

Clin Transl Oncol. 2008 Oct;10(10):670-2. doi: 10.1007/s12094-008-0269-7.

Abstract

Skull base chondrosarcomas represent 2% of all chondrosarcomas. They usually have a low grade of malignity and a complete resection may be curative. However, often they are considered irresectable because of the difficult approach and another kind of treatment is needed. We present a 54-year-old male case who, after weeks suffering from diplopia, was diagnosed with skull base chondrosarcoma and treated with the CyberKnife system. A review of radiosurgery techniques for skull base neoplasms is carried out.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chondrosarcoma / diagnosis
  • Chondrosarcoma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiosurgery / instrumentation*
  • Radiosurgery / methods
  • Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted
  • Skull Base Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Skull Base Neoplasms / surgery*