Extraskeletal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma of the orbit

Cancer. 1993 Oct 1;72(7):2224-6. doi: 10.1002/1097-0142(19931001)72:7<2224::aid-cncr2820720726>3.0.co;2-u.

Abstract

Mesenchymal chondrosarcoma, an uncommon lesion of bone and extraskeletal tissue, is rare in the orbit. A case of extraskeletal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma of the orbit in a 28-year-old woman presenting with proptosis and diminution of vision in the left eye is reported. Histologically, the tumor showed areas of undifferentiated mesenchymal cells with islands of cartilage. Immunohistochemical analysis for S-100 protein showed focal positivity in chondroid areas. The eye was preserved and the patient has good vision after 2 years of follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chondrosarcoma / metabolism
  • Chondrosarcoma / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Orbital Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Orbital Neoplasms / pathology*
  • S100 Proteins / analysis

Substances

  • S100 Proteins