Primary extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma in cerebellum: A case report with literature review.
Medicine (Baltimore)
; 96(47): e8684, 2017 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-29381948
ABSTRACT
RATIONALE Extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma (EMC) is a rare malignant neoplasm of which intracranial EMC is the rarest. PATIENT CONCERNS We present an unusual case report of a 41-year-old woman who was sent to the emergency department for a sudden headache and other symptoms related to increased intracranial pressure. INTERVENTIONS:
Emergent CT revealed an occupying lesion in the left cerebellum with surrounding edema. A complete surgical excision of the lesion through a transcortical approach was performed. After the operation, this patient received adjuvant radiotherapy and temozolomide treatment. DIAGNOSES Pathology diagnosis was an intracranial EMC.OUTCOMES:
The patient survives with no tumor recurrence as of the last follow-up. Progression-free survival exceeded 20 months. LESSONS We have reviewed the literature and here summarize the diagnosis and treatment options for intracranial EMC. Diagnosis and treatment options of this rare disease are discussed.
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01-internacional
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Cerebelares
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Cerebelo
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Condrossarcoma
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Neoplasias de Tecido Conjuntivo e de Tecidos Moles
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Procedimentos Neurocirúrgicos
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Dacarbazina
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Medicine (Baltimore)
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
China