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ArticleCureus2022

Spinal Lymphoma Presenting as an Epidural and Retropleural Mass With Concomitant Pathologic Compression Fracture: A Case Report.

Nathan K Leclair, Hiromi Terai, Mitch Paro, Michael Blechner, Abner Gershon, Kevin Becker, Hilary Onyiuke

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Article in Cureus, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Nathan K LeclairSchool of Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, USA.
Hiromi TeraiSchool of Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, USA.
Mitch ParoSchool of Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, USA.
Michael BlechnerPathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, USA.
Abner GershonRadiology, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, USA.
Kevin BeckerOncology, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, USA.
Hilary OnyiukeNeurological Surgery, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, USA.
UConn Health · USUniversity of Connecticut · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lymphoma has traditionally earned the nickname "the great mimicker". Its presentation as a primary spinal tumor is rare, and therefore seldom included in the differential diagnosis. However, its mimicking nature and diverse presentation make it very difficult to exclude entirely. Here, we present an elderly patient with histology-confirmed spinal lymphoma presenting as both an epidural mass with transforaminal extension into the retropleural space as well as vertebral body compression fracture, together leading to severe spinal stenosis and compressive myelopathy. Additional non-malignant compression fractures found in our patient allow for an interesting discussion on disease presentation and imaging-based diagnosis. We discuss our approach to diagnosis, surgical treatment, and post-operative medical care.

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PMID36483898
PMCPMC9724450
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