Chordoma
Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

What are the symptoms of Chordoma?

Major symptoms that are usually associated with this condition are:

• Tumor growth
• Back pain
• Loss of sensation
• Loss of bowel movement
• Changes in bladder function
• Difficulty in walking
• Muscle weakness

What are the complications of Chordoma?

Chordoma is a life-threatening condition and may cause permanent disability. It is important to diagnose this condition in the early stage of development.

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References: 

• Chordoma. Mayo Clinic. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chordoma/cdc-20355401 Accessed on June 24, 2020.
• Chordoma. Hopkins Medicine. Available at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/chordoma Accessed on June 24, 2020.
• Chordoma. Rare Diseases. Available at: https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/chordoma/ Accessed on June 24, 2020.
• Chordoma. Cleveland Clinic. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17916-chordomas Accessed on June 24, 2020.
• Chordoma. Medscape. Available at: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/250902-overview Accessed on June 24, 2020.

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