Sacral chordoma is a malignant or benign tumor

Chordomas are benign tumors with malignant behavior, and those diagnosed with the disease need to actively cooperate with their doctors. Chordoma is a benign tumor with malignant behavior. Usually, sacral chordoma is infiltrative and slow-growing, and has no clear boundaries. Typical symptoms of chordoma are a palpable mass in the sacral region, pain in the sacrococcygeal region, and pain that radiates to the lower extremities. For some patients with further development of the disease, symptoms such as dysfunction of urination and defecation and abnormal sensation in the saddle area may occur due to the irritation caused by the chordoma to the bladder and rectum, which affects the quality of life and health. Sacral chordoma is mainly treated by surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Most patients with sacral chordoma can be cured after active and effective treatment to control the progression of the disease, improve the discomfort and achieve clinical cure. Since the disease is prone to recurrence, sacral chordoma requires regular medical checkups. Sacral chordoma patients are advised to adjust their mentality and actively cooperate with doctors, and not to use drugs or prescriptions indiscriminately on their own, which will aggravate their condition.