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  • Title: [Chondromyxoid fibroma of the thoracic spine: a case report and review of the literature].
    Author: Leal Filho MB, Pereira Neto A, Pereira LC, Franco PS, Suzuki K, De Mello PA, Burnett JC, Veloso MG.
    Journal: Arq Neuropsiquiatr; 1995 Dec; 53(4):837-40. PubMed ID: 8729785.
    Abstract:
    A case of chondromyxoid fibroma (CMF) arising from the 5th right costovertebral junction and spreading into spinal canal causing spinal cord compression is presented. A myelotomography revealed a complete block at T5 level. The patient underwent a decompressive laminectomy with removal of an epidural tumor. This specimen was sent for pathological examination and interpreted as a CMF. The patient had a neurological improvement, post operative MRI revealed a spinal cord free of compression, and we decided on the follow up of the case. Two years later there was recurrence of the tumor. A posterolateral access by costotransversectomy was made and the lesion was resected. The patient had a neurological improvement which persists on the follow up (two years, at present). Clinical, radiologic and histologic findings, surgical management and recurrence are discussed. The pertinent literature is reviewed.
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