Posterior thoracotomy approach to aid resection of posterolateral anaplastic meningioma

Authors

  • Borja Camacho Fernandez-Pacheco Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular-Maternoinfantil
  • Eudaldo López-Tomassetti Fernández Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular-Maternoinfantil
  • Osmany Morales Sabina Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular-Maternoinfantil
  • David Fernández-SanMillan Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular-Maternoinfantil
  • Juan Ramón Hernández Hernández Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular-Maternoinfantil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22307/2603.8706.2021.01.004

Abstract

Introduction: Meningiomas of the spinal column are tumors that can cause compression of the spinal cord with progressive paraplegia. Prognosis depends on a complete surgical resection. We propose surgical tips for these uncommon placed tumors in order to obtain free margins.

 

Presentation of the case: We present a patient with unusual presentation of an extensive anaplastic meningioma located posterolateral to the spinal cord with retroperitoneal and pleural invasion. An aggressive and extensive surgical approach was performed with retroperitoneal disection and limited posterior thoracotomy to achieve complete tumor resection. There were no signs of recurrence one year after the intervention.

 

Conclusions: We have presented an unusual case concerning its presentation and surgical management. With our management we got free margins and almost complete neurological recovery with no signs of recurrence one year after the intervention.

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Published

2021-06-30

How to Cite

Camacho Fernandez-Pacheco, B., López-Tomassetti Fernández, E., Morales Sabina, O., Fernández-SanMillan, D., & Hernández Hernández, J. R. (2021). Posterior thoracotomy approach to aid resection of posterolateral anaplastic meningioma. Annals of Mediterranean Surgery, 4(1), 19–24. https://doi.org/10.22307/2603.8706.2021.01.004

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2021)

Section

Case Report

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