Chondrosarcoma of the nasal septum: a case report.
Chondrosarcoma arising in the nasal septum has been previously described only 11 times. In this report, another case occurring in an 89-year-old man is discussed. The rarity of such a tumor arising in previously normal cartilage is emphasized. Prognostic factors and surgical treatment are discussed.
D000368:Aged; D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D011379:Prognosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed