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Best hospitals and doctors for sacral chordoma treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnostics of chordoma of the sacrum
2814
Surgical resection of chordoma of the sacrum
7427.02
Orthopedic rehabilitation
690.57
The Orthopedic Clinic Freiburg enjoys the status of a highly specialized medical facility where patients with musculoskeletal diseases are successfully diagnosed and treated. The primary specialization of the medical facility is the provision of comprehensive medical care to patients with joint diseases, such as knee, hip, shoul
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The St. Joseph Hospital Haan has a long history of providing top-class medical services and tender care for patients in accordance with Catholic principles. The priority clinical focuses include cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, oncology, endocrinology, general and abdominal surgery, endocrine surgery, hernia repair sur
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According to the Focus magazine, the Martin Luther Hospital Berlin ranks among the top medical facilities in the region, and is also recognized as the leading hospital specializing in the treatment of foreign patients with orthopedic diseases! The hospital positions itself as an Emergency Trauma Center with the top-class medical
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The Park-Clinic Weissensee Berlin is a progressive medical facility with the highest standards of medical care. The medical facility is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin, thanks to which the specialists have access to all medical innovations. The clinic was opened on April 1, 1997, on the former Weis
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The Hospital zum Heiligen Geist Frankfurt am Main is a modern medical facility offering top-class service. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, so doctors pay due attention to research activities, and also have a perfect command of the very latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
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The Hospital Neuwerk, which is in Moenchengladbach, has over 10 specialized operating departments. Located in the northern part of the city, the hospital has been a coordination center for the region for many years. The hospital has 310 comfortable beds for ist patients. Due to a wide range of medical services, the hospital offe
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Clinic Limberger
Clinic Limberger
Overall rating10 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the Clinic Limberger ranks among the top German medical facilities for orthopedic rehabilitation! The clinic specializes in orthopedics and obesity treatment. The main value of the medical team at the clinic is the patient's health, while the priority task is to ensure the best re
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Sana Hospital Duisburg
Sana Hospital Duisburg
Overall rating8.5 / 10
The Sana Hospital Duisburg is a maximum care medical center with 678 beds and 17 specialized departments. With the very latest innovations and high quality patient care, the clinic works for the benefit of a person and their health. The hospital ranks among the leading clinics in the region. In 2013, the hospital
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the Helios ENDO-Clinic Hamburg ranks among the top German clinics specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation, spinal surgery, and hip surgery! The clinic is one of the largest and most famous orthopedic medical facilities in the world. Performing more than 9,000 joint surgeries and tre
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Munich West ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The medical complex has all the necessary resources to provide patients with excellent medical services – highly qualified doctors with long clinical experience, advanced medical technologies and h
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The ViDia Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern medical facility with a rich history and traditions. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Freiburg, granting patients access to advanced university medicine and the very latest therapeutic developments. The hospital first opened its doors in 1851 and, since the
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Nordwest Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has a reputation of a modern multidisciplinary medical center with excellent quality of services. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, thanks t
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the Hospital Harlaching Munich ranks among the top 20 medical centers in Bavaria, and is also one of the 100 best hospitals in Germany! The medical complex provides top-class medical care, which meets modern European standards. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Ludwi
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The Hirslanden Clinic Bois-Cerf Lausanne is a modern medical facility, which has gained an excellent reputation in Switzerland due to the high-level medical service, advanced infrastructure and a humane attitude towards patients. The medical center is part of the Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which has high patient satisfac
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The ATOS Clinic Heidelberg is a reputable medical complex with high standards of patient care. The clinic was founded in 1991. Since then, it has taken a leading position in the European medical arena in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and many other pathologies. The clinic has a highly professional team
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The ATOS Orthopedic Clinic Braunfels is a specialized medical facility for the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The clinic provides high-quality medical care for patients with hip, knee, and shoulder diseases, and also treats the entire range of hand diseases and spinal pathologies. The medical institution enjoys the statu
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About the disease

Chordoma of the skull base is a subtype of sarcoma and develops in the bones at the back of the head. In some cases, chordoma can develop in the top of the spine as well. Chordoma of the skull base develops in the embryonic notochord, which is a rod-shaped, cartilage-like structure responsible for the formation and support of the spinal column. These cells remain inside the spine and the skull after the baby is born. Later in life, these cells can become malignant, but this is very rare.

Chordoma of the skull base develops gradually and there is a high probability that it will reoccur after treatment, which is why a timely diagnosis is essential. It is difficult to treat because it develops next to vitally important organs such as the spinal cord and brainstem. In its advanced stages, it can be very difficult to access it during surgery. According to The Chordoma Foundation, 32% of all chordomas develop in the skull, namely in the middle bone of the skull. A further 29% develop at the bottom of the spine. In 20% of all cases of chordoma, the cancer spreads to other organs. Nonetheless, chordoma of the skull base is very rare, with just 300 cases recorded annually in the USA.

Chordomas constitute only 3% of all bone cancers. On average, people diagnosed with chordoma of the skull base are over 50. The disease is slightly more common in males than females and a genetic predisposition is believed to play a vital role.

Symptoms

  • Pain in the skull
  • Headaches
  • Neck pain
  • Blurred vision
  • Facial sensation may be affected in progressed stages
  • Speech may be changed
  • Tingling
  • Numbness in the extremities

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the doctor will inquire about the patient’s medical history and will palpate the skull for any signs of unusual and abnormal masses.
  • MRI and CT scans produce images that can be used to examine the chordoma of the skull base without having to perform surgery. The images can help doctors to determine what stage the chordoma is at and whether or not it has spread to other organs.

Treatment

  • Surgical resection of the chordoma of the skull base is the most effective way to prevent cancer from spreading further. Surgeons resect the tumor, trying hard to avoid damaging the nerves and arteries in the vicinity of the skull base.
  • Radiation therapy is sometimes required after surgery, if some of the tumour was inaccessible. This can also reduce the possibility of it coming back.

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko