Atypical osteochondroma of the lumbar spine associated with suprasellar pineal germinoma: A case report |
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Authors: | Patrik Suwak Scott A Barnett Bryant M Song Michael J Heffernan |
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Affiliation: | Patrik Suwak, Scott A Barnett, Bryant M Song, Michael J Heffernan, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA 70112, United StatesMichael J Heffernan, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Hospital New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 70118, United States |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUNDOsteochondromas are the most common benign bone tumor, accounting for 36% of benign bone tumors. Often found within the appendicular skeleton, osteochondromas of the spine are rare, comprising 4% to 7% of primary benign spinal tumors. CASE SUMMARYWe report a case of a solitary lumbar osteochondroma in an 18-year-old male with a history of a suprasellar pineal germinoma treated with combined chemotherapy and radiation. He underwent mass excision and partial laminectomy with the ultrasonic bone scalpel (Misonix, Farmingdale, NY, United States) at the L5 Level without the use of adjuvants. The patient returned to work and full activities without back pain at 3 mo postoperatively. CONCLUSIONOsteochondromas are common tumors of the appendicular skeleton but rarely occur within the spine. This case discussion supplements current osteochondroma literature by describing an unusual presentation of this tumor. |
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Keywords: | Spine osteochondroma Lumbar osteochondroma Laminectomy Radiation-induced osteochondroma Spine surgery Case report |
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