Chordoma Symptoms and Complications

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

What would you like to know?

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.

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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