PMC3172004_01
MRI scan with a heterogeneous mass lesion in the right frontal lobe Figure
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Magnetic resonance imaging showed a heterogeneous mass lesion of size 5.5 x 4.5 cm in the right frontal lobe with tiny hypo intense foci [Figure 1].
Glistening white irregular mass being resected enbloc
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Cut section of the lobulated tumor with grayish blue translucent areas
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The cut section of the tumor showed a cartilaginous cap with underlying hard bone [Figure 3].
Tumor showing a well-capsulated cartilaginous cap (H and E, x400)
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Microscopic examination revealed a tumor predominantly composed of lobules of cartilage with underlying bone [Figures 4 and 5].
Tumor showing the central core of osseous tissue (H and E, x400)
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Microscopic examination revealed a tumor predominantly composed of lobules of cartilage with underlying bone [Figures 4 and 5].