A Rare Posterior Mediastinal Mass: Chordoma
Journal of surgical case reports(2024)
摘要
A 72-year-old female presented with 2 years of pro-gradient pain in the upper thoracic spine radiating to the left arm and leg. MRI revealed a 2.7 x 2.0 x 12 cm paravertebral mass at T2/T3, extending into the foraminal and epidural nerves with extensive dural sac contact in the left hemithorax. The removed tumour was surprisingly soft for a schwannoma or chordoma. However, after the surgery, histopathology revealed the presence of brachyury protein (T-box transcription factor T), which is characteristic of a chordoma. While chordomas are extremely rare, it is important that they are kept in mind for the differential diagnosis of a posterior mediastinal mass. Successful treatment can only be achieved through a complete en bloc resection. This can often be complex due to their location along the spine. This case report aims to highlight the features and treatment of this rare disease.
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chordoma,posterior mediastinal mass,paravertebral mass,Di Vinci,case report
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