Primary Bone Lymphoma of the Spine: A Case Report Highlighting Diagnostic Complexities and Treatment
Eisuke Tsukamoto,
Yoshitaka Nagashima,
Yusuke Nishimura
et al.
Abstract:The diagnosis of primary bone lymphoma (PBL) of the spine is challenging due to its nonspecific symptoms and radiographic features. This report details the case of an 81-year-old female who presented with lower limb weakness and thoracic pain, consequent to a vertebral pathological fracture and spinal cord compression. The initial surgical intervention revealed granulomas with caseous necrosis; however, a definitive diagnosis remained elusive. Following a third surgical procedure and further histopathological … Show more
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