Chordoma: Men are more at risk of chordoma than women, know what are the main symptoms.

Chordoma is a type of cancer that develops in the spinal cord and skull bones. This rare disease occurs in very few people but it can occur at any age. Even children can fall prey to it. This disease occurs more in men than women. ncbi (Reference) According to this, it can occur anywhere in the back, neck or spine but mostly it occurs in the lower part of the spine or skull. From here it also reaches other parts of the body like lungs, liver, skin etc. This disease spreads slowly.
(All photos courtesy: freepik)Symptoms of Chordoma

In the problem of chordoma, there is pressure on the nerves of the spine and brain. This may cause problems like pain, numbness or weakness. Its symptoms depend on where the cancer is and how big it is.

• abnormal eye movements
• change in voice or manner of speaking
• vision problems
• Headache
• unable to show facial expressions
• neck pain
• difficulty swallowing
• Intestinal dysfunction
• lump in lower back
• become numb
• tingling
• weakness in hands and legs
• lower back pain
• problem controlling bladder

cause of chordoma

According to the doctor, this problem is related to a disturbance in genes. In some families, an extra copy of the TVXT gene is formed, which is called a duplicate gene. People in this family have a higher risk of developing chordoma. Apart from this, increase in the activity of TVXT gene has been found even in families which had no history of this disease.

Types of Chordoma

There are three different types of chordoma
Classic Chordoma: This is the most common type of chordoma. It is made up of a unique type of cell that looks like bubbles.
Differentiated Chordoma: This is a rare type of koderma that appears as a mixture of abnormal cells. It is more aggressive and faster-growing and more likely to metastasize.
Poorly differentiated chordoma: This type of chordoma is very rare and most commonly affects children and young adults.

Diagnosis of Chordoma

Through imaging tests, doctors can find out in which part of the body the cancer is and how big it is.

• x-ray
• CT scan
• MRI

Apart from this, biopsy is also done to find out where the cancer is.

treatment of chordoma

Treatment of chordoma depends on the location and size of the tumor.

• surgery
• radiation therapy

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.