Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) for chordoma and chondrosarcoma.

Abstract

Chordoma and chondrosarcoma are rare mesenchymal tumours occurring primarily in the axial skeleton. These slow-growing, relatively radio-resistant tumours may be associated with significant neurological morbidity. Treatment with surgical debulking and adjuvant radiotherapy is often limited by the proximity of critical structures. We aim to present our experience treated with SRT for these tumours located in the skull base and spine.