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Chordoma

Definition

 

Primary malignancy arising from remnants of the notochord

 

Epidemiology

 

Rare malignant tumour

 

Middle-aged adults (50-70)

 

M>F

 

Location

 

In midline in axial skeleton

 

Base of skull 35%

 

Vertebrae 15%

- especially cervical

 

Sacrum 50%