Giant cell tumour of dorsal spine presenting with mediastinal mass: a rare case report
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research and Review - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Incidence of giant cell tumour (GCT) of spine above sacrum is rare. Moreover, involvement of posterior elements of spine is a rare entity. Furthermore, primary GCT arising at thoracic spine presenting as a huge mediastinal mass is extremely rare. Here, we are presenting a case of GCT presenting with posterior mediastinal mass. The case came to Orthopaedics outpatient department (OPD) with long-standing pain at the dorsal spine with features of depression. When chest X-ray was done, a posterior mediastinal mass at the level of D10 vertebra was detected. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the dorsal spine revealed a GCT involving body, left transverse process, and pedicle of the D10 vertebra. Computed tomography (CT)-guided biopsy from the posterior mediastinal mass and D10 vertebra was suggestive of GCT of dorsal spine.
Authors and Affiliations
Lohit kumar Kalita, Chayanika Kalita, Tralukya Nandan Sonowal, Umesh Ch Sarma
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