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- Chondroblastoma is a rare, benign tumor that originates from immature chondrocytes, often found in long bone epiphyses, but its occurrence in the skull is very uncommon.
- A 10-year-old girl experienced dizziness, occipital pain, and a notable mass, leading to the discovery of an osteolytic lesion in her occipital bone, which was combined with a secondary aneurysmal bone cyst.
- After surgery to remove the tumor, the patient had no neurological issues or complications, and follow-up MRI scans showed no signs of recurrence, highlighting the need for prompt surgical treatment in similar pediatric cases.
Article Abstract
Background: Chondroblastoma is a rare, benign bone tumor originating from immature chondrocytes, typically found in the epiphyseal plates of long bones. Its occurrence in the skull, particularly the occipital bone, is extremely rare.
Case Presentation: We report a 10-year-old girl presenting with paroxysmal dizziness, occipital pain, and a palpable mass. Imaging studies revealed an osteolytic lesion in the occipital bone with a multiloculated appearance, indicating a concomitant aneurysmal bone cyst. The patient underwent craniotomy with complete tumor excision. Postoperative follow-up showed no neurological deficits or complications and MRI confirmed no recurrence.
Conclusion: This case highlights the rare presentation of occipital bone chondroblastoma and emphasizes the importance of early surgical intervention for positive outcomes in pediatric patients.
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