Tag: tumor diagnosis

  • Sacrococcygeal Chordoma

    Sacrococcygeal Chordoma: Definition and Description of Sacrococcygeal Chordoma: Sacrococcygeal Chordoma is a rare type of tumor that arises from the remnants of notochordal tissue, which is part of the embryonic development of the spine. Specifically, this chordoma occurs in the sacrum and coccyx, which are the lower parts of the spine. These tumors are typically…

  • Familial Chordoma

    Familial Chordoma Definition and Description of Familial Chordoma Familial Chordoma is a rare type of bone tumor that primarily develops along the spine and base of the skull. It arises from notochordal remnants, which are embryonic structures that eventually form the spinal column. Familial Chordoma is characterized by its hereditary nature, often occurring in families…

  • Arachnoidal Fibroblastoma

    Arachnoidal Fibroblastoma Definition and Description of Arachnoidal Fibroblastoma Arachnoidal fibroblastoma is a rare type of tumor that occurs in the arachnoid membrane, one of the three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord. This tumor is characterized by the proliferation of fibroblasts within the arachnoid layer, leading to the formation of a localized mass.…