Spinal chordoma
Spinal chordoma
Definition
A slow-growing malignant bone tumor arising from the remnants of the notochord and occurring in the spine. It is characterized by a lobulated growth pattern, myxoid stroma formation, and the presence of physaliphorous cells.
Also known as chordoma of spinal column, chordoma of spine, chordoma of the spinal column, spinal chordoma, spinal Chordomas, spinal column chordoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bone element | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Bone element | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Connective tissue | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |