Chondrosarcoma
A chondrosarcoma is a malignant tumor found at the petro-occipital synchondrosis, the joint between the clivus and the petrous bone of the skull.
Diagnosis for Chondrosarcoma
Diagnosis is suspected by MRI scan of the brain, with a study tailored to look at the skull base. These tumors can be quite destructive to the clivus. Diagnosis is confirmed by biopsy and pathologic analysis.
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About Dr. Prasad
Dr. Sanjay Prasad MD FACS is a board certified physician and surgeon with over thirty-two years of sub-specialty experience in Otology, Neurotology, advanced head and neck oncologic surgery, and cranial base surgery. He is chief surgeon and founder of the private practice, Metropolitan NeuroEar Group, located in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area.