Sacral chordoma with unusual posterior radiographic presentation.
Chordoma is a malignant neoplasm believed to arise from notochordal remnants. It is most often found in the midline of the sacrococcygeal region (50%), skull base (35%), and the mobile spine (15%). When present in the sacral region, chordomas most often grow anteriorly. We present an unusual case of sacral chordoma with posterior extension.
Medical College of Ohio, Department of Radiology, Toledo 43699-0008, USA.
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D002817:Chordoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012447:Sacrum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology