Transoral labiomandibular approach to basiocciput chordomas in childhood.
Many excellent reports have dealt with the various aspects of cranial chordoma. It remains a relatively rare neoplasm, particularly in younger children. The authors have had the opportunity to treat a 5-year-old child harboring a basiocciput chordoma. It extended from the mid-clivus to C3. A transoral labiomandibular approach was used, allowing its resection. No evidence of recurrence was noted 3 years later. A literature search confirmed the rarity of basiocciput chordoma in young children. The perioperative difficulties encountered prompted this report.
Neurosurgical Associates, Ltd., Minneapolis, MN 55404.
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Nagib
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Wisiol
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Simonton
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Levinson
D002675:Child, Preschool; D002817:Chordoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000601:surgery; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D009055:Mouth; D009777:Occipital Bone; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*