© 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Please note that the copyright for the original figures submitted by the contributors is owned by Contributors. Introduction Chordoma is a rare, indolent primary bone malignancy. It comprises 1%–4% of primary bone malignancies.…
© 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Please note that the copyright for the original figures submitted by the contributors is owned by Contributors. Introduction Chordomas and chondrosarcomas of the spine are malignant primary bone tumors that share several key…
Summary of Key Points Establishing histopathological diagnosis is critical to understanding the natural history, aggressiveness, and likelihood of the tumor to respond to chemotherapy, radiation, or other adjuvant treatments. Once accurate diagnosis is established, surgical planning requires knowledge of the…
Summary of Key Points Primary tumors of the spine are far more rare than metastatic tumors. Management of spinal tumors is multidisciplinary, requiring a variety of treatment modalities. Treatment goals range from local disease control or cure to symptom palliation,…