Abstract:Rationale
Solitary bone plasmacytoma (SBP) is a rare manifestation of plasma cell tumor. Although axial skeleton is the most frequently affected site of SBP, adjacent disc space involvement is rare. Herein we report a case of SBP in thoracic vertebra with involvement of adjacent disc space.
Patient concerns
A 57-year-old male presented with a 2-year history of intermittent back pain with activity. The patient's back pain intensity with activity was a score of 5 of the 1… Show more
“…Among spine involvement, the thoracic spine is the most commonly affected location [ 4 ]. The upper cervical spine is rarely involved and represent a more challenging condition due to the risk of CVJ instability [ 5 ].…”
“…Among spine involvement, the thoracic spine is the most commonly affected location [ 4 ]. The upper cervical spine is rarely involved and represent a more challenging condition due to the risk of CVJ instability [ 5 ].…”
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