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¹Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya, Turkey.

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A rare spinal melorheostosis case presented with a T6 vertebral mass. Open biopsy confirmed the diagnosis, highlighting the need for histology in ambiguous radiological findings.

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Area of Science:

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Pathology

Background:

Spinal melorheostosis is a rare, benign bone overgrowth disorder.
Diagnosis can be challenging due to overlapping features with other spinal pathologies.

Observation:

A 22-year-old female presented with a radiopaque lesion in the T6 vertebra.
CT imaging revealed a sclerotic mass with characteristic "flowing candle wax" appearance.
The lesion involved the vertebral body, posterior elements, and adjacent rib.

Findings:

Radiological suspicion of spinal melorheostosis.
Malignancy could not be definitively excluded based on imaging alone.
Open biopsy was performed for definitive diagnosis.

Implications:

Histological examination is crucial for confirming spinal melorheostosis when radiological diagnosis is uncertain.
Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for appropriate patient management.
This case underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in diagnosing rare bone conditions.