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 DiehnPublished 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.
Keyphrases
- high resolution
- bone mineral density
- minimally invasive
- case report
- squamous cell carcinoma
- body composition
- ultrasound guided
- fluorescence imaging
- depressive symptoms
- mass spectrometry
- postmenopausal women
- physical activity
- sleep quality
- fine needle aspiration
- locally advanced
- photodynamic therapy
- spinal cord injury