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An odd and serious "disc bulging"!

C Champeaux1, G Abi-Lahoud2, F Larousserie3

  • 1Department of neurosurgery, Lariboisière hospital, 75010 Paris, France; Department of neurosurgery, Sainte-Anne hospital, 75014 Paris, France; Department of neurosurgery, NHNN, university college London hospitals, NHS foundation trust, WC1N 3BG London, UK.

Neuro-Chirurgie
|May 18, 2019
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We present a rare case of low-grade chondrosarcoma originating from the intervertebral disc, a previously undescribed spinal tumor. This challenging condition required multiple surgeries and rehabilitation for the patient to regain mobility.

Area of Science:

  • Spinal oncology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic surgery

Background:

  • Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a critical neurosurgical condition often caused by disc herniation or tumors.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial for favorable outcomes in CES.

Observation:

  • A 41-year-old woman presented with CES symptoms including back pain, leg weakness, and sphincter dysfunction.
  • MRI revealed a large anterior epidural lesion at L3-L4, compressing the cauda equina roots.

Findings:

  • The lesion exhibited characteristics of both disc pathology and tumor.
  • Histopathological analysis suggested a low-grade chondrosarcoma of intervertebral disc origin, an unprecedented finding.

Implications:

Keywords:
Cauda equina syndromeEpidural compressionLow-grade chondrosarcomaSpinal tumorSynovial chondromatosis

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  • This case highlights a novel etiology of spinal tumors and CES.
  • It underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses in complex spinal presentations.
  • Further research into discal chondrosarcomas is warranted.