Neck chordoma: a prolonged case with multiple surgical approaches
Introduction: Neck chordomas are rare, slow growing, but locally destructive tumors. Most tumors arise in male patients, rarely metastasize and have a high recurrence rate. Objective: To describe the evolution of a neck chordoma for over twenty years and discuss the appropriate therapeutic options. Story of case: Female patient, 62 years old, with a history of multiple recurrences of neck chordoma, initially diagnosed by a swelling on the superior and lateral wall of the oropharynx. She underwent several surgical approaches, one of which was complemented with external beam radiotherapy, one of them being paliative. Conclusion: Considering the high rate of recurrence of this tumor, the surgical team must be empowered to perform different routes for surgical approach, minimizing the risks and complications.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedad Española de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial y de Cabeza y Cuello
2014
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| Online Access: | http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1130-05582014000400005 |
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