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SUBMITTER: Noor A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6998794 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Noor Arish A Bindal Poorva P Ramirez Miguel M Vredenburgh James J
The American journal of case reports 20200123
BACKGROUND Chordoma is a rare, but aggressive bone tumor, primarily affecting the axial skeleton. Systemic chemotherapies are not effective against the tumor, and treatment primarily consists of surgical resection and radiation. Despite these treatment modalities, recurrence is common. Our case highlights the role of afatinib as an effective treatment option in such cases. CASE REPORT We present case of 68-year-old female with chordoma, who underwent multiple surgical resections, radiotherapy se ...[more]