Primary digital localization of extra-axial extra-osseous soft-tissue chordoma: A case report

Hand Surg Rehabil. 2021 Dec;40(6):804-807. doi: 10.1016/j.hansur.2021.08.001. Epub 2021 Aug 8.

Abstract

We report a case of digital extra-axial extra-osseous soft-tissue chordoma located in a flexor synovial sheath of the little finger of the left hand. Histology-immunohistochemistry (brachyury) analysis after broad en-bloc resection confirmed the diagnosis. Exhaustive MRI assessment of the entire spine, skull and pelvis found no other locations. No recurrence was reported at last follow-up. Hand surgeons should be aware of the diagnosis and treatment of brachyury-positive extra-axial soft-tissue chordomas, whence the importance of recognizing its typical and differential characteristics to guide optimal therapeutic strategy.

Keywords: Chordoma; Chordome; Doigt; En-bloc resection; Extra-axial; Extraaxial; Finger; Résection en bloc.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chordoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Chordoma* / surgery
  • Hand
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging