ArticleCancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.)2025
Lower Cervical Chordomas: A Case Report and Differential Diagnosis.
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- Progression-free survival 3 of 22 months achieved through third-line therapy with adebrelimab in patient with recurrent chordoma: a case report.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Lower Cervical Chordomas: A Case Report and Differential Diagnosis.Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundChordomas are rare tumors that arise from notochord remnants and are typically located in the axial skeleton. Chordomas arising in the lower cervical spine are rare.
methodWe report a case of a 79-year-old man who presented with a lump on the left side of his neck, indicating an unusual presentation of a chordoma in the lower cervical region. This report describes the clinical, radiological, and histological results of this patient who sought medical attention for a left-sided neck mass. Additional diagnostic tests, including immunohistochemistry and biopsy, confirmed the existence of a chordoma affecting the lower cervical region.
resultThe precision of a diagnosis of cervical chordoma hinges on imaging study results and confirmation provided by histological examination, typically through biopsy and immunohistochemistry. The primary treatment for cervical chordoma is the surgical resection. Adjunctive therapies, such as radiation therapy and, in some cases, chemotherapy, may be used to manage residual disease or recurrent tumors.
conclusionThis case emphasizes the rarity of lower cervical chordomas, which present as a neck mass and are a diagnostic dilemma. Total excision is complex and relies on combining multiple disciplines including imaging, immunohistochemistry, and adjunct radiation therapy. Long-term follow-up and early detection are key to better outcomes and reduced recurrence. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 5:
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