Chondrosarcoma of the Nasal Septum: A Case Report

Abstract

Chondrosarcoma of the nasal septum is a rare entity with 5-10% arising from the head and neck region. Differentiating benign cartilaginous tumors such as chondromas from low-grade chondrosarcomas can be challenging. We report a 45-year-old female who presented to us with bilateral nasal obstruction. A contrast-enhanced computed tomography and multiple deep biopsies were performed which were suggestive of grade 1 chondrosarcoma. The patient subsequently underwent endoscopic excision of the tumor with adequate margins confirmed by histopathology. The patient is on regular follow-up and has shown no evidence of recurrence on diagnostic nasal endoscopy and radiological imaging.