Intracranial falcine chondroma: A case report and review of the literature Intrakranial Falsin Kondrom: Olgu Sunumu ve Literatür Derlemesi

Durak M. G., NIflIoǧlu G. G., Akin M. M., ADA E., Acar Ü., Canda T.

Journal of Neurological Sciences, vol.29, no.3, pp.602-605, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Journal Name: Journal of Neurological Sciences
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.602-605
  • Keywords: Chondroma, Falx cerebri, Intracranial tumor
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Intracranial chondromas are rare neoplasms that are most commonly located at the skull base. Localization of this tumor in other areas, such as the convexity, falcine area, brain parenchyma or ventricles is less common. These slow-growing benign tumors have nonspecific symptoms, and variable radiological findings. Complete surgical removal is the treatment of choice, and long-term prognosis is favorable. Herein, we describe a rare case of intracranial falcine chondroma in a 29 year-old female, and review the pertinent literature.