J Korean Soc Ther Radiol Oncol.
1999 Mar;17(1):52-56.
Sacrococcygeal Chordomas with Wide spread Metastases: Report of Two Cases and Review of Literature
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- 1Department of Radiation Oncology, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Department of Anatomical pathology, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul, Korea.
- 3Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Chordomas are rere tumors arising from the primitive notochord. The commonest affected segment is the sacrum and these chordomas frequently follow a progressive course eith multiple recurrences and metastases and eventual death due to tumor.This report describes two cases of sacrococygeal chordomas with widespread metastases treated by surgery and adjuvant radiation therapy.
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