Abstract
Purpose: We present the case of a patient with a giant cell tumor of the thoracic wall that invaded the thoracic spine. Material and methods: A giant cell tumor that affects the spine and the thoracic wall is very rare but can grow to a large size. We report a case of giant cell tumor of the left chest wall extending to the thoracic spine in a 28-year-old man. Positron emission tomography (PET) showed a tumor of 11?× 4?× 13?cm in size and the histopathology specimen of the first surgical procedure diagnosed a giant cell tumor. The tumor was treated by oblique osteotomy guided with pedicle wires. Results: A giant cell tumor was histologically confirmed following radical surgery. After 1 year of follow-up the patient was asymptomatic. There has been no recurrence of the tumor. Conclusion: The use of transpedicular Kirschner wires could be a good technical support for transpedicular oblique sagittal osteotomy.
Translated title of the contribution | Giant-cell tumor of the rib cage extending to the spine: Case report |
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Original language | German |
Pages (from-to) | 1-5 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Orthopade |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 19 2018 |
Keywords
- Neoplasm invasiveness
- Osteotomy
- Surgical procedures
- Thoracic neoplasms
- Treatment outcome
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine