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Imaging recommendation · Neuro · Head & Neck

Midline clival or sacral lesion, suspected chordoma

Recommended: MRI affected region with and without contrast (+ CT for bony detail) is the preferred imaging study for midline clival or sacral lesion, suspected chordoma. T2 hyperintense; locally aggressive.

Recommended study

MRI affected region with and without contrast (+ CT for bony detail)

MRI IV contrast Preferred Neuro · Head & Neck Outpatient Reviewed

T2 hyperintense; locally aggressive. Sacral and clival are most common locations.

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