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ArticleRadiology case reports2024

Diagnosis and management of a rare case of clival chordoma in a young male patient.

Federica Masino, Manuela Montatore, Marina Balbino, Giuseppe Maria Andrea D'Arma, Gianmichele Muscatella, Rossella Gifuni, Giuseppe Guglielmi

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7 authors.

Federica MasinoDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia (FG), Italy.
Manuela MontatoreDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia (FG), Italy.
Marina BalbinoDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia (FG), Italy.
Giuseppe Maria Andrea D'ArmaDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia (FG), Italy.
Gianmichele MuscatellaDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia (FG), Italy.
Rossella GifuniDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia (FG), Italy.
Giuseppe GuglielmiDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia (FG), Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chordomas are uncommon bone slow-growing tumors developing from remnants of the notochord. They are typically seen in adults, and rarely in children. We present the case of a 16-year-old male patient with a clival chordoma, presenting with progressive headache and diplopia. In this case report we aim to provide an educational explanation of the radiological findings, diagnostic challenges, and therapeutic and management strategies.

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Clival chordomaDiagnostic imagingNeuroradiologyOncologyPediatric

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