Malignant fibrous histiocytoma in a recurrent thoracic chordoma: case report and literature review.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Malignant transformation in a recurrent chordoma in the thoracic region is extremely uncommon. One new case, as well as a review of spinal chordomas that have undergone malignant transformation, is reported. Such cases emphasize the importance of the aggressive initial surgical treatment of spinal tumors.
Medical subject headings
- Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
- Chordoma
- Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous
- Thoracic Neoplasms