
Sacrococcygeal Chordoma
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Sacrococcygeal chordoma is a rare, slow-growing malignant tumor arising from remnants of the notochord, typically located at the sacrum and coccyx (tailbone area). It is a subtype of chordoma, a primary bone cancer affecting the axial skeleton. The term 'sacrococcygeal chordoma' specifies the tumor's location but is encompassed under the broader diagnosis of chordoma.
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