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Acta Neurochirurgica
Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica 2/2010

01-02-2010 | Case Report

Dumbbell-shaped thoracic chondroid chordoma mimicking a neurinoma

Authors: C. Fernández Carballal, R. González Rodrigalvarez, M. López De La Riva, C. Ares

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 2/2010

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Abstract

A 31-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with paraparesis and pyramidal signs. Magnetic resonance imaging disclosed a homogenously enhaced mass occupying the spinal canal at the T1-T2 level and extending to the apical pleural space through the right intervertebral foramen. Surgical resection was achieved using a laminectomy and complete facetectomy. Histological examination indicated chondroid chordoma. The patient received postoperative proton radiotheraphy. Chondroid chordoma is a subtype of chordomas with better prognosis, and it may appear as a dumbbell-shaped tumor as previously described in classical chordomas.
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Metadata
Title
Dumbbell-shaped thoracic chondroid chordoma mimicking a neurinoma
Authors
C. Fernández Carballal
R. González Rodrigalvarez
M. López De La Riva
C. Ares
Publication date
01-02-2010
Publisher
Springer Vienna
Published in
Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 2/2010
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-009-0321-6

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