title: [Rare tumor of the posterio-superior mediastinum. Therapeutic approach. Apropos of a case. Review of the literature].
abstract: The authors report an exceptional case of giant cell tumour of the third thoracic vertebra revealed by its mediastinal development. Despite intimate involvement of the large mediastinal vessels, a double surgical approach, starting with sternotomy to ensure vascular control then anterolateral thoracotomy, allowed curative resection of this tumor. Treatment was completed by a second neurosurgical operation followed by 5,000 rads of radiotherapy. Based on a review of the literature, the authors discuss the pathogenesis and consider the various therapeutic problems raised by giant cell tumours of the vertebrae (situated above the sacrum).
authors.affiliation: Polyclinique Clairval, Marseille.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Zimmermann
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: De Graeve
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cador
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Colonna
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Coblence
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lemesle
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005870:Giant Cell Tumors / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011859:Radiography; D013908:Thoracotomy
vernacular_title: Tumeur rare du médiastin postéro-supérieur. Attitude thérapeutique. A propos d'un cas. Revue de la littérature.