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KMID : 1037420160110010039
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Journal of Korean Skull Base Society
2016 Volume.11 No. 1 p.39 ~ p.42
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Clivus chordoma presenting as nasopharyngeal mass
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Jung Ki-Hwan
Kim Soo-Whan
Lim Ji-Hyung
Kang Yun-Jin
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Abstract
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Chordoma is a rare tumor derived from the remnants of the notochord. Chordomas are second most commonly discorvered within the Skull base/Clivus. Clivus chordoma presents as nasopharyngeal mass can be mistaken for primary benign nasopharyngeal mass. To minimize delay in diagnosis, nasopharyngeal extension of Clivus chordoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any mass forming lesion in nasopharynx.
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KEYWORD
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Chordoma, Clivus, Nasopharynx, Diagnosis
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