What is it about?
A 42-year-old man presented to a chiropractic clinic with complaints of lumbar and gluteal pain. The initial conservative management based on a presumptive musculoskeletal diagnosis was ineffective. Suspicion of an alternative etiology prompted a referral for imaging, which revealed a sacral chordoma. An interdisciplinary collaboration involving orthopedic surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals was initiated to optimize the treatment outcomes of this rare and aggressive tumor.
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Why is it important?
Cases of lumbar and gluteal pain are commonly encountered in chiropractic clinics, with a broad differential diagnosis primarily centered on musculoskeletal conditions. This report presents the second documented case of sacral chordoma diagnosed at a chiropractic clinic and emphasizes the importance of considering alternative diagnoses and interdisciplinary collaboration in patient care.
Perspectives
This case report underscores the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion in cases of musculoskeletal presentations in chiropractic clinics and the critical role of advanced imaging in establishing a definitive diagnosis. Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for managing complex conditions such as sacral chordomas, ensuring the delivery of the highest quality of care, and optimizing patient outcomes. Chiropractors play a crucial role in identifying, referring, and contributing to the management of patients with complex presentations as part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary treatment plan.
Dr Eric Chun-Pu Chu
New York Medical Group
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This page is a summary of: Sacral Chordoma Presenting as Back Pain in the Chiropractic Clinic: A Case Report, Cureus, May 2023, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.39810.
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