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Benign notochordal cell tumors are intraosseous lesions that arise from notochord remnants and should be differentiated from malignant chordomas. PET/MR imaging provides detailed anatomic evaluation of benign notochordal cell tumor, and the lack of aggressiveness and metabolic activity distinguishes it from chordoma.
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Gupta, R. (2018). Benign Notochordal Remnant. In: PET/MR Imaging . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-65106-4_3
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