Results in the treatment of sacral chordoma

Chordoma — a malignant, slowly growing tumorthat develops from chord residues, is localized mainlyin the lumbo sacral junction. It occurs in 2,5–4% ofcases 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 ofthe lower extremities. Often the tumor is determinedby rectal examination [5]. Differential diagnosis ofsacral chordoma, most often carried out with chondrosarcoma and metastatic lesion [3, 4]. Treatmentof chordoma is usually combined, which includes:surgery and radiation therapy.