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Cervical chordoma involving C3/C4: A case report
Muhammad Imran1, Atiq Ahmed Khan1, Syed Muneeb Younus1
1Department of Neurosurgery Dow University, Civil Hospital Karachi.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|February 10, 2017
Summary
Chordoma, a rare bone cancer, can occur in the spine. This case highlights a successful surgical removal of a cervical chordoma in a young woman, with no recurrence after six months.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Chordoma is a rare, slow-growing, primary bone cancer originating from notochordal remnants.
- It predominantly affects the axial skeleton, commonly in the sacrococcygeal and cranio-occipital regions.
Observation:
- A 30-year-old female presented with gait disturbance and impaired hand dexterity.
- MRI revealed a C3-C4 vertebral body collapse with a paravertebral mass causing spinal cord compression.
Findings:
- A biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of chordoma.
- Surgical excision of the cervical chordoma was successfully performed.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates the feasibility of surgical management for cervical chordoma.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in rare spinal tumors.
