Chondrosarcoma of the nasal septum: a report of an uncommon lesion.
Chondrosarcoma of the nasal septum is an uncommon lesion. Review of the English literature reveals only 14 cases. This paper reports an additional case observed in a Japanese series of seven cases. The clinical features are reviewed, and a most effective treatment with minimum side effects is organized by an interdisciplinary group of specialists in surgery, radiotherapy and regional chemotherapy.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009300:Nasal Septum; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy