GIANT CELL TUMOR OF THORACIC SPINE. A CLINICAL CASE OF EFFICIENT RADICAL SPONDYLECTOMY OF THREE VERTEBRAL BODIES

Abstract

We present a clinical case of surgery performed for giant cell tumor of thoracic spine. This surgery was aimed to perform total en-bloc spondylectomy for three vertebral bodies invaded by tumor to follow principles of radicality and prevent local recurrence. We applied complex multidisciplinary approach when a team of thoracic surgeons, vertebrologists and X-ray experts was involved. We performed an operation of necessary volume for 420 minutes with 800 ml of blood loss. Postoperatively this patient showed no neurologic disorders. Spinal cord functions were completely preserved. The patient has been observing for 4 postoperative years and demonstrated no tumor recurrence and stability of the placed metal construction.

Keywords

• giant cell tumor
• spondilectomy
• block resection