A case of intramuscular lumbar myxoma: Uncertainty in the preoperative diagnosis of a spinal soft tissue tumour - 23/09/22
, S. Benichi, G. Lot, A. RogersAbstract |
We report an uncommon case of a 76-year-old woman who presented with lower back pain, an intermittent L5 radiculopathy and a right palpable paraspinal mass. Imaging studies revealed a 7-cm lumbar paraspinal pseudo-cystic soft tissue tumour developed in the paravertebral musculature, without a clear radiological diagnosis. Gross total surgical resection was performed, resulting in complete resolution of pain. Histopathological studies revealed an intramuscular (IM) myxoma.
With a low positive predictive value of radiological work-up and a poor yield of percutaneous biopsies, surgery remains the mainstay treatment for these rare soft tissue tumours of the lumbar spine. Intramuscular myxomas show excellent postoperative results.
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Vol 68 - N° 5
P. 530-534 - octobre 2022 Retour au numéro
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