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📋Overview
Chordoma is a rare type of cancer that develops within the axial skeleton, primarily occurring at the base of the skull or along the spinal column. These tumors arise from cellular remnants of the notochord, which is a structure present during fetal development that eventually contributes to the formation of the spine.
While these tumors often progress slowly, they are classified as malignant because they can invade surrounding bone and nearby soft tissues. Their location near critical neurological structures, such as the brain and spinal cord, is a defining characteristic of this clinical condition.
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