Presentation
Headache and diplopia.
Patient Data
Age: 4 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Chordoma




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A large mass arising from, and partially destroying, the clivus is noted with spicules of calcification within it. It is located in the midline.
From the case:
Chordoma











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Arising from the clivus is a large mass that markedly compresses and distorts the brain stem. It is of low T1 and very T2 signal with heterogeneous enhancement.
Case Discussion
This child went on to have surgery that histologically confirmed the diagnosis of chordoma.