📋Overview
Skull base chordoma is a rare, slow-growing malignant tumor arising from remnants of the notochord at the base of the skull. It is a subtype of chordoma, which can occur along the spine but most commonly affects the clivus region of the skull base. The term 'skull base chordoma' refers specifically to chordomas located in this anatomical area. These tumors are locally aggressive and can invade surrounding bone and soft tissues.
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