Sacral chordoma with unusual posterior radiographic presentation

Chordoma is a malignant neoplasm believed to arise from notochordal remnants. It is most often found in the midline of the sacrococcygeal region (50%), skull base (35%), and the mobile spine (15%). When present in the sacral region, chordomas most often grow anteriorly. We present an unusual case of...

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Published in:Skeletal radiology 1996-10, Vol.25 (7), p.679-681
Main Authors: COOMBS, R. J, COINER, L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Chordoma - diagnosis
Chordoma - diagnostic imaging
Chordoma - pathology
Female
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Osteoarticular system. Muscles
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Radiography
Sacrum - diagnostic imaging
Sacrum - pathology
Spinal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Spinal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Spinal Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:Chordoma is a malignant neoplasm believed to arise from notochordal remnants. It is most often found in the midline of the sacrococcygeal region (50%), skull base (35%), and the mobile spine (15%). When present in the sacral region, chordomas most often grow anteriorly. We present an unusual case of sacral chordoma with posterior extension.
ISSN:0364-2348
1432-2161
DOI:10.1007/s002560050158