KUMJ | VOL. 10 | NO. 2 | ISSUE 38 | APR-JUN, 2012
Chondrosarcoma of Posterior Nasal Septum
Gurung U, Joy L, Thapa NM, Pradhan B
Abstract: Chondrosarcoma is a rare non-epithelial tumor comprising of 10-20% of primary
bone tumor. The nasal septum is a rare site for its occurrence. We present one such
case of chondrosarcoma of the nasal septum who was treated with endoscopic
removal followed by post operative radiotherapy and discuss the relevant clinical
presentation, diagnosis and treatment and review the literature also.
Keyword : chondrosarcoma, excision, nasal septum