Chondrosarcoma of T2 Vertebrae Treated by Combined Anterior and Posterior Approach: A Case Report

Journal Title: Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal - Year 2010, Vol 4, Issue 3

Abstract

Chondrosarcoma of the spine is rare; it presents predominantly in very young males and presentation with neurological deficit is uncommon. Treatment of this type of tumour is mainly through surgery as adjuvant therapy is ineffective. En bloc resection of tumours in the spine are difficult although it remains the recommended treatment for chondrosarcoma. We report here presentation of a female with paresis (Frankel C) whom was diagnosed with a large chondrosarcoma of the T2 vertebra extending to the right upper thoracic cavity. The patient underwent radical excision through an anterior and posterior approach to the spine.

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K Norazian, LB Saw, CYW Chan, R Amin, MK Kwan

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K Norazian, LB Saw, CYW Chan, R Amin, MK Kwan (2010). Chondrosarcoma of T2 Vertebrae Treated by Combined Anterior and Posterior Approach: A Case Report. Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 4(3), 22-25. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-300742