Solitary plasmocytoma of the thoracic spine: A case report.

Autor:	Aloui A; Mohamed Kassab national Institute of orthopaedics, Workers Street, Ksar Saïd, Manouba 2010, Tunisia. Electronic address: alouialaa93@gmail.com., Kacem MS; Mohamed Kassab national Institute of orthopaedics, Workers Street, Ksar Saïd, Manouba 2010, Tunisia., Bahroun S; Mohamed Kassab national Institute of orthopaedics, Workers Street, Ksar Saïd, Manouba 2010, Tunisia., Jhimi A; Mohamed Kassab national Institute of orthopaedics, Workers Street, Ksar Saïd, Manouba 2010, Tunisia., Bouaziz A; Mohamed Kassab national Institute of orthopaedics, Workers Street, Ksar Saïd, Manouba 2010, Tunisia., Daghfous MS; Mohamed Kassab national Institute of orthopaedics, Workers Street, Ksar Saïd, Manouba 2010, Tunisia.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	International journal of surgery case reports [Int J Surg Case Rep] 2023 Oct; Vol. 111, pp. 108799. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Sep 14.
DOI:	10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108799
Abstrakt:	Introduction and Importance: Solitary spinal plasmacytoma (SSP) is an uncommon neoplasm originating from bone marrow plasma cells. Although infrequent in the thoracic region, it has the potential to induce substantial damage. In this study, we present the case of a patient with thoracic spine SSP treated through surgical intervention. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 38-year-old female who presented with progressive mid-back pain, numbness, weakness in both lower limbs and gait disturbance. Imaging showed an osteolytic lesion with vertebral collapse of T11. MRI was strongly suggestive of solitary plasmocytoma. Hematologic tests were normal. Surgery was carried out. At the first stage, a posterior approach with laminectomy and fixation were performed. Biopsy of tumor cells confirmed the diagnosis of SSP. At the second stage, a trans-thoracic approach was performed, the tumor was resected in a single block and anterior interbody fusion was done. After the surgery the patient fully recovered from the paraparesis and at two years follow up no recurrence of tumor cells was detected. Clinical Discussion: Spinal malignant bone tumors are rare, with solitary plasmacytoma being the most common. Diagnosis of SSP is based on bone biopsy findings. MRI and CT scans assess tumor extent and spinal stability. Prognosis relates to the likelihood of progressing into multiple myeloma. Though radiotherapy is common, surgery offers local control, especially for instability and neurological issues. Conclusion: SSP in the thoracic spine is a rare condition that requires a multidisciplinary approach and a prompt treatment. Competing Interests: Conflict of interest statement There are no conflicts of interest. (Copyright © 2023. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)
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