摘要
Chordoid meningioma （CM）, characterized by its resemblance to chordoma, was first described by Kepes et al＇ in 1988, and classified histologically as a WHO grade II neoplasm in the 2000 revision of the WHO grading system, featured by its aggressive clinical course, great risk of recurrence, and infrequent association with hematological conditions.2 This article describes the clinical course, radiological characteristics, postoperative treatment, and prognosis of 17 patients with CM who underwent surgical treatment at our hospital.
Chordoid meningioma （CM）, characterized by its resemblance to chordoma, was first described by Kepes et al＇ in 1988, and classified histologically as a WHO grade II neoplasm in the 2000 revision of the WHO grading system, featured by its aggressive clinical course, great risk of recurrence, and infrequent association with hematological conditions.2 This article describes the clinical course, radiological characteristics, postoperative treatment, and prognosis of 17 patients with CM who underwent surgical treatment at our hospital.
基金
This study was supported by-grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No. 30872675 and No. 30901549）, and Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality （No. 08411965100 and No. 12JC1401800）. There is no conflict of interest in this manuscript and we strictly follow the protocols of ethical board and clinical practice in China.
