Dumbbell chondrosarcoma of lumbar spine with intradural extension: A unique case

Lumbar Chondrosarcoma in A Young Female: A Case Report and Literature Review

“…Other less common variant types include myxoid chondrosarcoma, mesenchymal chondrosarcoma, dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma, and clear cell chondrosarcoma. [5,6] It usually arises in the trunk or proximal femur and humeri with a being the place that is less commonly involved [1,2].…”

“…Spine considered the primary location in only 2% to 12% of chondrosarcoma cases [1,4,7]. It can affect any segment of the spine with thoracic spine being the most affected followed by the cervical and lumbar region with scattered cases of sacral and coccyx involvement [3,[6][7][8]. Tumors may develop from any one of the vertebra's three primary growth zones with approximately 5% of these tumors emerge from the vertebral body, 40% from the posterior elements, and 45% involve both areas [6].…”

“…It can affect any segment of the spine with thoracic spine being the most affected followed by the cervical and lumbar region with scattered cases of sacral and coccyx involvement [3,[6][7][8]. Tumors may develop from any one of the vertebra's three primary growth zones with approximately 5% of these tumors emerge from the vertebral body, 40% from the posterior elements, and 45% involve both areas [6]. Chondrosarcomas are most commonly identified in individuals aged between 30 and 70, with a marginally higher prevalence observed in males compared to females [6,8].…”

“…Tumors may develop from any one of the vertebra's three primary growth zones with approximately 5% of these tumors emerge from the vertebral body, 40% from the posterior elements, and 45% involve both areas [6]. Chondrosarcomas are most commonly identified in individuals aged between 30 and 70, with a marginally higher prevalence observed in males compared to females [6,8]. Pain is usually the presenting symptom, with mass in the involved region and neurological symptoms being commonly reported [2,9,10].…”

“…CS are known to be resistant to the typical treatment protocols of chemotherapy and radiotherapy; therefore, surgical excision must be attempted [2,3,6]. It is advocated that surgical intervention is the primary mode of treatment.…”