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Case Reports
. 2010 Mar;20(2):101-4.
doi: 10.1055/s-0029-1225534.

Chondromyxoid fibroma of the skull base invading the occipitocervical junction: report of a unique case and discussion

Matthew Crocker  1 , Robert Corns, Istvan Bodi, Antoine Zrinzo, Michael Gleeson, Nick Thomas
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Case Reports

Chondromyxoid fibroma of the skull base invading the occipitocervical junction: report of a unique case and discussion

Matthew Crocker et al. Skull Base. 2010 Mar.

Abstract

Chondromyxoid fibroma (CMF) is a rare bone tumor representing less than 1% of total bone neoplasms. It is a slow-growing, locally destructive tumor that usually affects the metaphyseal region of long bones. The occurrence of this tumor in the skull base or cervical spine is exceptionally rare. We present the first case of CMF originating in the clivus and extending into the atlas and discuss the surgical management of this case.

Keywords: Chondromyxoid fibroma; cervical spine; skull base; stabilization.

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Figure 1
Preoperative postcontrast T1-weighted magnetic resonance images: (A) sagittal, (B) axial, (C) coronal sections.
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Figure 2
Postoperative plain radiograph demonstrating occipitocervical fusion.
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Figure 3
Histological analysis. Hematoxylin and eosin staining, original magnification 100×.
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