Chordoma of the Cervical Spine: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Journal Title: Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 7
Abstract
Chordomas are rare low to intermediate grade malignant tumours derived from the notochordal remnants. Their location in the cervical spine is exceptional. The clinic radiologic features, anatomopathologic aspects, diagnostic difficulties, therapeutic methods and prognostic factors are discussed through a case report of a cervical spine chordoma with a literature review.
Authors and Affiliations
M. Chihani, Y. Darouassi, H. Ammar, B. Bouaity
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