Chordoma :
Chordoma refers to a malignant bone tumor and a type of sarcoma that forms in the spine or base of the skull. Chordoma is categorized into various types, depending on how the cells look under a microscope, such as classic chordoma, dedifferentiated chordoma and poorly differentiated chordoma. Chordoma metastasizes in advanced stages to lungs, nearby lymph nodes, other bones, liver and skin. The presenting complaints of chordoma, affecting the base of the skull are blurry vision, double vision, headaches and facial numbness. The significant signs of chordoma that affect the tailbone are issues with bladder or bowel function, a lump through the skin, and low back or tailbone pain. The major cause of chordomas in most males is gene mutation. The imaging tests conducted to evaluate a chordoma are X-ray, CT scan and MRI scan. The treatment plan to get rid of a chordoma involves a combination of surgery and radiation therapy. Surgical procedures are indicated for the removal of the tumor.












