A Case of Nasal Septum Chondrosarcoma

Abstract

Head and neck chondrosarcoma accounts for 10% of all cases. We report such a case. A 71-year-old woman with nasal septum chondrosarcoma reported the right nostril to have been “stuffy” for 1 year. A local otolaryngologist found a large nasal septum mass that was then biopsied. Histological results showed chondrosarcoma grade I. Computed tomography (CT) findings showed calcified plaque within the tumor, which was entirely resected endoscopically with a navigation system. No recurrence has occurred in 2-year-follow-up. Postoperative care and hospital stay after endoscopic surgery were shorter than in conventional treatment. Endoscopic chondrosarcoma resection is viable when skull base invasion of intracranial extension is not significant.