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Benign Notochordal Cell Tumor of the Sacrum with Atypical Imaging Features: The Value of CT Guided Biopsy for Diagnosis
Dario Pasalic1 , *
Patrick H. Luetmer2
Christopher H. Hunt2
Peter S. Rose3
Felix E. Diehn2
Andrew
L. Folpe4
Doris E. Wenger2
Authors Info & Affiliations
Patrick H. Luetmer2
Christopher H. Hunt2
Peter S. Rose3
Felix E. Diehn2
Andrew
L. Folpe4
Doris E. Wenger2
Authors Info & Affiliations
The Open Neuroimaging Journal
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30 December 2013 •
RESEARCH ARTICLE
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DOI: 10.2174/1874440001307010036
Abstract
We report a case of a benign notochordal cell tumor (BNCT) of the sacrum with atypical imaging features, which was incidentally discovered in a 74-year-old man undergoing evaluation for progressively worsening hip and back pain. It is important for radiologists, pathologists and orthopedic surgeons to be aware of the diagnosis of BNCT and be familiar with its radiographic features to avoid unnecessary treatment. This case illustrates the advantage of percutaneous computed tomography (CT)-guided biopsy as a minimally invasive technique for definitive diagnosis of a BNCT with atypical imaging features.
Keywords: Benign notochordal cell tumor, Benign chordoma, Giant notochordal hamartoma, Giant notochordal rest and
Needle biopsy.
