Chordoma: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Chordomas are rare, slow-growing tumors that can occur along the spine and skull base, often causing non-specific symptoms. Treatment involves a combination of surgery, radiation, and rarely chemotherapy, with a high risk of recurrence.
This video aims to provide you with an understanding of this condition, highlighting the symptoms, causes, diagnostic procedures, and treatment options available.
In this video, we cover:
🔍 Symptoms: The common symptoms of chordoma. Understanding these signs can lead to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.
🧬 Causes: Learn about the potential causes and risk factors associated with chordoma.
📌 Diagnosis: Gain insights into the diagnostic process for chordoma.
💊 Treatment: Explore the various treatment options for chordoma, such as surgery and radiation therapy.
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Key moments:
00:10 Chordomas are slow-growing tumors that are often diagnosed late, have a high recurrence rate, and can affect various parts of the body. They are rare, affecting older adults, and can present with a variety of non-specific symptoms.
02:14 Before performing surgery for chordomas, various imaging tests like MRI and biopsy are conducted to understand the tumor's impact. Surgery is the primary treatment, followed by radiation and rarely chemotherapy for advanced cases.
04:21 Chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing or malignant tumors. Complications of chordoma surgery include brain fluid leak, loss of function, and vision problems, but are rare overall. Seeking care from specialized oncologists and surgeons is crucial for managing chordomas.