Sacral Chordoma with Bilateral Inguinal Lymph Node Metastasis and Metachronous Tumor of the Clivus: A Case Report

Chordoma is a malignant neoplasm that arises from notochord remnants. Its incidence is highest above the age of 50 and behaves as a locally aggressive tumor with a slow growth rate. In most cases, complete surgical resection followed by radiotherapy offers the best chance of control. Developing meta...

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Published in:Journal of orthopaedic case reports 2021-05, Vol.11 (5), p.1-3
Main Authors: Elghareeb, Manal Ms, Allah, Mona Yy Abd, Abdallah, Sieza S, Eldesoky, Ahmed R, Halim, Amal Af
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Language:English
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Summary:Chordoma is a malignant neoplasm that arises from notochord remnants. Its incidence is highest above the age of 50 and behaves as a locally aggressive tumor with a slow growth rate. In most cases, complete surgical resection followed by radiotherapy offers the best chance of control. Developing metachronous tumors or distant metastasis is uncommon. A 56-year-old male patient of sacral chordoma was treated by surgery and radiotherapy. He developed later bilateral inguinal lymph node metastasis and metachronous clivus chordoma. Chordomas are rare. Multiplicity of primary disease and distant metastasis could happen, so regular follow-up is warranted and more effective therapeutic modalities are needed.
ISSN:2250-0685
2321-3817
DOI:10.13107/jocr.2021.v11.i05.2180