Enchondroma of the skull base secondary to generalized enchondromatosis: A case report and review of the literature

Derek J. Rogers*, Mark E. Boseley, Mark J. Stephan, Samuel Browd, David C. Semerad

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Abstract

Generalized enchondromatosis, of which Ollier disease is the most common type, is a rare bone dysplasia characterized by multiple intraosseous tumors near growth-plate cartilage. These cartilaginous tumors have a propensity to transform into chondrosarcomas. Enchondromas of the skull base are exceedingly rare. We present the case of a patient with generalized enchondromatosis who developed a large enchondroma of the clivus, and we discuss the clinical presentation and potential treatments for this entity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)535-537
Number of pages3
JournalEar, Nose and Throat Journal
Volume90
Issue number11
StatePublished - Nov 2011

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