Sacrococcigeal and vertebral chordomas. Report of three cases and review of the literature.
J Neurosurg Sci
; 29(3): 211-27, 1985.
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ABSTRACT
Three cases of sacrococcygeal and vertebral chordoma are described. Histogenetic and anatomopathological aspects with particular reference to differential diagnosis from similarly distributed neoplasias are discussed. Anti-cytoskeleton monoclonal antibodies were used to this purpose. The clinical profile of sacrococcygeal and vertebral chordomas is characterized by a pronounced metastatic potential; radiation treatment can only partially counter their biological behaviour, while chemotherapy has proved little or no effectiveness. Where possible, radical surgery is currently the only treatment to guarantee long-term survival or complete cure. Palliative surgery, associate with efficient painkilling, offers a better quality of life and slows down the progress of the disease.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Sacro
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Neoplasias da Coluna Vertebral
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Cordoma
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Cóccix
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1985
Tipo de documento:
Article