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Spinal pigmented villonodular synovitis: a case report
1Department of Neurosurgery, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
Spine
|March 1, 1996
Summary
This case report details a rare spinal pigmented villonodular synovitis in a young male. Surgical decompression and MRI follow-up proved effective in preventing neurological decline and lesion regrowth.
Area of Science:
- Spine Surgery
- Oncology
- Neurology
Background:
- Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) rarely affects the spine.
- Radical surgical excision is the standard treatment for spinal PVNS.
- Complete excision can be challenging due to vertebral body involvement, necessitating alternative management strategies.