ISSN:
1432-2161
Keywords:
Key words Chordoma
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Sarcomatoid chordoma
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Transitional feature
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Sacrum
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CT
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MRI
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We report a case of chordoma containing a spindle cell sarcomatoid component with a gradual transition from conventional chordoma. Immunohistochemically, many tumor cells in both conventional chordoma and sarcomatoid components were positive for cytokeratins (AE1/AE3, CAM5.2) and epithelial membrane antigen as well as vimentin. This report provides a rare example of sarcomatoid chordoma. Familiarity with this type of bone tumor should help to avoid confusion with dedifferentiated chordoma and other spindle cell sarcomas or carcinomas.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002560000264
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