Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma of the Orbit

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of mesenchymal chondrosarcoma of the orbit and describe its clinical features, radiological findings and management.

Method: Interventional case report.

Result: A 50 year old man presented with right sided proptosis of 3 months duration. CT scan showed well circumscribed lobulated extraconal mass lesion in the inferotemporal qaudrant with specked calcification within. Patient underwent excisional biospsy with excision of mass lesion in toto. Histopathological examination was suggestive of mesenchymal chondrosarcoma of orbit. Post operatively patient was advised radiotherapy.

Conclusion: Orbital mesenchymal chondrosarcoma is a rare tumor characterized by undifferentiated mesenchymal cells with islands of mature hyaline cartilage. Multimodality treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy) may lead to long-term survival.

Keywords::

• Mesenchymal chondrosarcoma
• orbit
• calcification

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Dr. J. Biswas & Dr. S. Krishnakumar, Department of Ophthalmic Pathology, Vision Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya.

Declaration of interest: The authors declare no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.