Thoracic Chordoma Misdiagnosed as Primary Adenocarcinoma of the Mediastinum
Chordoma is a rare malignant bone tumor originating from the embryonic notochord. Herein, we present a case of thoracic chordoma located at T3–T5 that was misdiagnosed as primary mediastinal adenocarcinoma. The patient underwent neoadjuvant chemoradiation and the disease showed little response. D...
Main Authors: | Seung Keun Yoon, Mi Hyoung Moon, Seok Whan Moon |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Society for Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
2021-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Chest Surgery |
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