Benson JC, Vizcaino MA, Kim DK, Carr C, Rose P, Eckel L, Diehn F. Exophytic Lumbar Vertebral Body Mass in an Adult with Back Pain.
AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2020;
41:1786-1790. [PMID:
32819895 DOI:
10.3174/ajnr.a6749]
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Abstract
Chordomas are rare primary bone malignancies derived from notochord remnants. The tumors often are slow-growing and often present with indolent, nonspecific symptoms. Nevertheless, chordomas are locally aggressive and highly prone to local recurrence, necessitating precise planning before biopsy and/or surgical resection. Familiarity with the imaging features of chordomas is, therefore, essential. This case highlights the typical imaging and pathologic features of a spinal chordoma as well as the surgical approach and the patient's subsequent outcome.
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