Chondroma in the hypoglossal canal: A case report.

BACKGROUND

Intracranial chondromas are rare tumors arising from the skull base. They are usually accompanied by functional impairments of some cranial nerves. However, hypoglossal nerve dysfunction is rare.

CASE DESCRIPTION: We report on a 57-year-old woman presenting with chondroma of the right hypoglossal canal leading to right hypoglossal nerve palsy.

CONCLUSIONS

This report suggests that chondroma should be considered as a differential diagnosis in cases of hypoglossal lesions.