Sacral mesenchymal chondrosarcoma in childhood: a case report and review of the literature

Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2010 Oct;27(7):564-73. doi: 10.3109/08880018.2010.503333.

Abstract

Mesenchymal chondrosarcomas are rare malignant tumors in pediatric age group. The authors present a case of mesenchymal chondrosarcoma located in the sacrum in a 10-year-old-girl that was successfully treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy after surgical excision. According to the authors' literature search, the patient is the first reported case of pediatric sacral primary mesenchymal chondrosarcoma. Mesenchymal chondrosarcoma cases in pediatric age group published in English literature was reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Child
  • Chondrosarcoma, Mesenchymal / diagnosis
  • Chondrosarcoma, Mesenchymal / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sacrum / pathology*
  • Spinal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Spinal Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome