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Chondroblastoma‐Like Chondroma of Soft Tissue Arising at the Outer Canthus: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Chondroblastoma-like chondroma is a rare variant of soft tissue chondroma that can mimic bone-origin chondroblastoma histologically. Its occurrence in the periocular region is extremely rare. We report a 31-year-old woman with a painless, slowly enlarging nodule at the right outer canthus. Histopathological evaluation revealed a dermal tumor composed of polygonal mononuclear cells, multinucleated giant cells, and chondroid matrix with "chicken-wire" calcifications. Immunohistochemistry supported a diagnosis of chondroblastoma-like chondroma. This case highlights the diagnostic complexity of periocular soft tissue chondromas and underscores the critical role of histopathology in achieving accurate diagnosis and informing treatment decisions.

Source: Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine

DOI: 10.1155/crop/2036386

Authors: Dejan M. Rašić, Dolika D. Vasović, Jelena Sopta

Institutions: University of Belgrade, Univerzitetski Klinički Centar Srbije

Language: English

Topic: Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790