Chordoma — a malignant, slowly growing tumor
that develops from chord residues, is localized mainly
in the lumbo sacral junction. It occurs in 2,5–4% of
cases of all primary malignant bone neoplasms [2].
Men get sick 1,5–2 times more often than women [1].
Clinically manifested dysfunction of the pelvic organs:
intestines, bladder, impaired sensitivity and paresis of
the lower extremities. Often the tumor is determined
by rectal examination [5]. Differential diagnosis of
sacral chordoma, most often carried out with chondrosarcoma and metastatic lesion [3, 4]. Treatment
of chordoma is usually combined, which includes:
surgery and radiation therapy.
Sacral chordoma
