Chondromyxoid fibroma of the temporal bone: GT and MRI findings

We present the case of a 44-year-old woman with chondromyxoid fibroma of te mporal bone origin. Since this is the least common bone tumor of car tilagi nous origin, it is highly unusual to find this tumor in the skull. In fact, the literature describes 18 cases of this form of neoplasia arising in the skull, only 4 of these having originated in the temporal bone. To date, th e radiological features of these tumors, and especially features detected u sing the latest imaging modalities, have not been described in detail. I Th is report is unique in that it is the first to present a case of chondromyx oid fibroma of the temporal bone accompanied by detailed CT and MRI finding s.