Massive Intradural Chondroma Masquerading as Lower Body Parkinsonism

Cureus. 2018 Jan 22;10(1):e2099. doi: 10.7759/cureus.2099.

Abstract

Intracranial chondromas of the dural convexity are exceedingly rare with less than 30 reported in the literature to date. We report a massive intradural convexity chondroma in a patient initially thought to have a frontal gait neurodegenerative disorder. This large tumor required a complex, piecemeal surgical resection due to the dense, fibrous nature of the tumor and the proximity of crucial structures. The patient had complete resolution of her preoperative symptoms after surgical excision.

Keywords: brain tumor; chondroma; dural convexity; impaired gait; intradural chondroma; lower body parkinsonism; movement disorder.

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  • Case Reports