Parachordoma

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Parachordoma is a very rare paraspinal tumour that is similar to chordoma.[1]

General

  • Super rare - only approximately 30 cases reported.[2]
  • Slow growing.[1]

Gross

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  • CK 8/18 +ve.
  • EMA +ve.
  • S-100 +ve.
  • Vimentin +ve.

Note:

  • Other keratins negative.

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Fisher C (May 2000). "Parachordoma exists--but what is it?". Adv Anat Pathol 7 (3): 141–8. PMID 10809219.
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