Abstract

MATOS, José  and  MONTEIRO, Eurico. Neck chordoma: a prolonged case with multiple surgical approaches. Rev Esp Cirug Oral y Maxilofac [online]. 2014, vol.36, n.4, pp.174-176. ISSN 2173-9161.  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.maxilo.2012.11.001.

Introduction: Neck chordomas are rare, slow growing, but locally destructive tumors. Most tumors arise in male patients, rarely metastasize and have a high recurrence rate. Objective: To describe the evolution of a neck chordoma for over twenty years and discuss the appropriate therapeutic options. Story of case: Female patient, 62 years old, with a history of multiple recurrences of neck chordoma, initially diagnosed by a swelling on the superior and lateral wall of the oropharynx. She underwent several surgical approaches, one of which was complemented with external beam radiotherapy, one of them being paliative. Conclusion: Considering the high rate of recurrence of this tumor, the surgical team must be empowered to perform different routes for surgical approach, minimizing the risks and complications.

Keywords : Neoplasia chordoma; Neoplasm recurrence (local); Oropharynx.

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