Review of Pediatric Extraosseous Chordomas With A Unique, Illustrative Case

Conclusion: Our case is the first to present in such a manner, was shown to be external to the spinal canal, encasing the nerve root, and was the first such case in a pediatric patient. We reviewed the growing body of literature on spinal extraosseous chordomas and their characteristics within the pediatric patient population. We also reviewed chordoma pathogenesis theories as well as current and future treatment options.
Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research