Combined use of maxillomandibular swing approach and neurosurgical ultrasonic aspirator in the management of extensive clival chordoma: A case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Chordoma is a rare malignant tumour with an incidence of metastasis of less than 10 percent. Usually arising from clivus its posterior extension may involve the brainstem before presenting as nasal mass and obstruction. Surgery is...

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Main Authors: Hassan Shahid, Abdullah Jafri M, Wan Din Shah Jihan, Idris Zamzuri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-02-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/49