Chondrosarcoma of the Parasella Area: Case Report

ABSTRACT

A rare case of chondrosarcoma of the skull in a 57 year old female is reported. The tumor was located in the right parasella region, extra-dural type. A plain skull showed amorphous calcific densities in the right parasella area. Right carotid angiogram showed a slightly opening of carotid siphon on lateral view. CT brain scan showed a irregular mottled calcific density in the right parasella area. Osteoplastic craniotomy on right frontotemporal area was performed for removal of tumor. Then, patient was improved markedly.