RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Exophytic Lumbar Vertebral Body Mass in an Adult with Back Pain
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1786
OP 1790
DO 10.3174/ajnr.A6749
VO 41
IS 10
A1 J.C. Benson
A1 M.A. Vizcaino
A1 D.K. Kim
A1 C. Carr
A1 P. Rose
A1 L. Eckel
A1 F. Diehn
YR 2020
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/41/10/1786.abstract
AB SUMMARY: 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.