AI Article Synopsis
- Clival chordomas are rare cancers that usually have a low likelihood of spreading, primarily affecting the lungs or bones.
- This case report details a patient with a history of clival chordoma who is now suspected to have a metastatic chordoma located near the spine at the C4-C5 level.
- The study concludes that chordomas can be unpredictable and have the potential to metastasize despite their generally lower risk.
Article Abstract
Background: Clival chordomas are a rare type of cancer with low metastatic potential and primary metastasize to the lung or bones.
Case Description: This case report describes a possible metastatic, paravertebral chordoma at level C4-C5 in a patient with a past medical history of a clival chordoma.
Conclusion: Chordomas are unpredictable and may metastasise.
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