Primary intradural extramedullary spinal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma: case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mesenchymal chondrosarcoma (MCS) is a rare malignant variant of chondrosarcoma with a high tendency of recurrence and metastasis. Intradural extramedullary spinal MCS is exceedingly rare and usually found in pediatric patients. Herein, we present an elderly patient with primary intradural extramedullary spinal MCS. Relevant literatures are reviewed to disclose characteristics of intradural extramedullary spinal MCS.

Case presentation

A 64-year-old female presented with urinary difficulty and tightness of upper back preceding progressive weakness of right lower extremity. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an intradural extramedullary tumor at the level of 3rd thoracic vertebra. This patient underwent total tumor resection and then received adjuvant radiotherapy.

SUBMITTER: Chen CW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6727557 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature