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Exophytic Lumbar Vertebral Body Mass in an Adult with Back Pain.

John C BensonM Adelita VizcainoDong Kun KimCarrie M CarrPeter G RoseLaurence J EckelFelix E Diehn
Published in: AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology (2020)
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.
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