Orthopedic & Muscular System: Current Research
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ISSN: 2161-0533
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ISSN: 2161-0533
+44-20-4587-4809
Gurnam Virdi
Western Infirmary Hospital,
Glasgow G11 6NT, Scotland
Case Report
An Atypical Presentation of Chordoma: Case Report and Review
Author(s): Gurnam Virdi, Iain McGraw, Elaine MacDuff, Kumar Periasamy and Himanshu SharmaGurnam Virdi, Iain McGraw, Elaine MacDuff, Kumar Periasamy and Himanshu Sharma
Chordoma is a rare, slow-growing but locally aggressive malignant tumour for which little improvement in outcome has been reported. The management of chordoma is controversial and challenging because of their location and often large size at presentation. We report the case of a 57 year old male with radicular compression associated with an L3 chordoma that was successfully treated with a wide excision which responded well to postoperative radiotherapy. Its rare occurrence precludes controlled studies of chordoma; therefore, any response merits reporting... View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0533.1000247