Prognostic factors for recurrence and complications in the surgical management of primary chordoid gliomas: A systematic review of literature

•Chordoid glioma is a rare subtype of low grade glioma typically located within the 3rd ventricle.•Gross total resection is associated with improved tumor control and should be the primary therapeutic goal.•Surgical morbidity following resection of chordiod glioma is high due deep tumor location.•Adjuvant radiotherapy has mainly been utilized following subtotal resection.