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[Sacrococcygeal chordoma: about a case]
Mohamed Moukhlissi1, Ahmed Ben Sghier1, Mohammed Bensaid2
1Département de Radiothérapie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI, Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie, Université Mohammed 1er, Oujda, Maroc.
The Pan African Medical Journal
|December 31, 2021
Summary
Sacrococcygeal chordoma, a rare cancer, is presented in a case study of a female patient. Exclusive radiotherapy achieved stable tumor control and good general condition at 2-year follow-up.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiotherapy
- Rare Cancers
Background:
- Sacrococcygeal chordoma is an exceptionally rare bone tumor, accounting for less than 3% of all bone cancer cases.
- This case highlights the challenges in managing locally advanced sacrococcygeal chordoma, particularly when surgical resection is not feasible.
Observation:
- A female patient with locally advanced sacrococcygeal chordoma was treated at the Oujda Regional Oncology Center in Morocco.
- The treatment strategy involved exclusive radiotherapy due to the inoperable nature of the tumor.
Findings:
- At a 2-year follow-up, the patient's sacrococcygeal chordoma showed clinical and radiological stability.
- The patient maintained a good general condition throughout the follow-up period.
Implications:
- Exclusive radiotherapy can be an effective treatment option for locally advanced sacrococcygeal chordoma when surgery is not possible.
- This case contributes to the limited literature on sacrococcygeal chordoma management, emphasizing radiotherapy's role in selected cases.
