# Nasopharyngeal Chordoma: A Case Report

## TL;DR

This case report describes a rare chordoma in a child's nasopharynx, emphasizing the need to consider unusual diagnoses beyond adenoid hypertrophy.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in presenting a rare pediatric case of nasopharyngeal chordoma with a focus on diagnostic considerations.

## Key findings

- A 10-year-old male presented with a nasopharyngeal mass initially thought to be adenoid hypertrophy.
- Imaging and biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of nasopharyngeal chordoma, a rare tumor.
- The case highlights the importance of imaging in evaluating nasopharyngeal masses.

## Abstract

Chordoma is a rare malignant neoplasm arising from remnants of primitive notochord. The most common location for chordoma is in the sacrum. This case presents a 10-year-old medically free male who came to the ENT clinic with the impression of adenoid hypertrophy. After further investigations, including imaging and biopsy, it was found to be a nasopharyngeal chordoma. Our aim, in this case, is to increase the suspension of differential diagnosis of nasopharyngeal masses other than adenoid hypertrophy. In addition, it highlights the importance of imaging in the evaluation of nasopharyngeal masses.