Orbito-maxillofacial mesenchymal chondrosarcoma with intracranial invasion and lung metastasis

We report on a  patient who presented with swelling to the left side of the face accompanied by exophthalmos. Imaging studies revealed a large expansive heterogeneous mass encroaching on the sinonasal region. Following intravenous contrast administration revealed a lesion with moderate enhancement and involveme nt of the ipsilateral orbital cavity with intracranial invasion. The patient underwent tumor resection and a biopsy confirmed the presence of a mesenchymal chondrosarcoma. Additional treatment included radiation therapy and the patient is currently receiving palliative and supportive care for adva nced metastatic lung disease.
Source: Memo - Magazine of European Medical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research