Benign fibrous histiocytoma of the thoracic spine: case report and review of the literature.
Benign fibrous histiocytoma (BFH) is a rare skeletal tumor, accounting for approximately 1% of all surgically managed benign bone tumors. Spinal location is very rare, and its management can be challenging, involving excision of tumor and spinal reconstruction and stabilization. The prognosis is good after treatment. The authors present the case of BFH involving the thoracic spine and a review of the literature concerning BFH of the spine.
Kuruvath
Sarin
S
Department of Neurosurgery, Essex Centre for Neurological Sciences, Oldchurch Hospital, Romford, United Kingdom. skuruvath@hotmail.com
O'Donovan
Dominic G
DG
Aspoas
A Robert
AR
David
Karoly M
KM
D000328:Adult; D001416:Back Pain / Q000209:etiology; D018219:Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D011379:Prognosis; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000209:etiology; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*