Dec 2, 2022 · Chordoma is a rare malignant (cancerous) bone tumor that forms in your spine or skull base. It’s a type of sarcoma. Surgical removal is the first-line treatment.

Mar 14, 2025 · Chordoma is a rare type of bone cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the bones of the spine or the skull. It most often forms where the skull sits atop the spine, called …

Chordoma is a rare slow-growing neoplasm thought to arise from cellular remnants of the notochord. The evidence for this is the location of the tumors (along the neuraxis), the similar …

What is chordoma? Chordomas are tumors that can occur anywhere within the spine or the base of the skull. The two most common locations for chordomas are the lower back (sacral area — …

Mar 15, 2025 · Chordomas are uncommon malignant tumors of the axial skeleton that account for 1% of intracranial tumors and 4% of all primary bone tumors. They originate from embryonic …

Chordoma is a slow growing cancer of tissue found inside the spine. Chordoma can happen anywhere along the spine. It is most often found near the tailbone (called a sacral tumor) or …

Oct 25, 2017 · Chordoma is a rare, malignant bone tumor that may occur in the skull base, sacrum or spine. Learn about chordoma symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

Chordoma is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the bones of the skull base and spine. It is diagnosed in just 1 in 1 million people every year. What is chordoma? Chordoma is part of a …

Aug 7, 2023 · A chordoma is a low-grade, slow-growing but locally invasive and locally aggressive tumor that is a type of sarcoma. Chordomas arise from remnants of the notochord and occur …

Chordoma is a rare type of bone sarcoma. It can develop in the bones of the spine or the bottom of the skull. Chordoma can develop at any age but is more common in people aged 40 to 50. …