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We present an unusual case of a spontaneously shrinking and growing off-midline petroclival chordoma.<\/jats:p><jats:p>A 23-year-old woman presented with right abducens nerve palsy. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed an off-midline petroclival lesion compressing the abducens nerve with characteristics of a chondrosarcoma. Preoperative MRI indicated spontaneous lesion regression, and the abducens nerve showed clinical improvement. Hence, the planned surgery was canceled. During the wait-and-scan period, abducens nerve palsy recurred. MRI confirmed lesion growth and showed an intratumoral linear structure indicative of blood. Even though preoperative MRI again demonstrated shrinkage, the lesion was surgically removed. Despite the unusual presentation, histopathological examination diagnosed a conventional chordoma. A second surgery was required to remove the residual tumor, after which the patient received high-dose photon beam therapy.<\/jats:p><jats:p>This article discusses the uncommon presentation and behavior of a petroclival chordoma, showing fluctuating cycles of off-midline growth and spontaneous regression. While intratumoral hemorrhage is hypothesized to explain this tumor behavior, the exact etiology needs further investigation. 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