Solitary osteochondroma arising in lumbar spinous process: Case report

Hadhri, Khaled

doi:10.3944/aott.2015.14.0334

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“…10,11 Plain radiography is useful to diagnose osteochondromas of the extremities. 1 However, osteochondromas arising from the spine are difficult to diagnose by this method and clinical features alone because of the complicated anatomy of the spine. Because our case presented with a smooth, nontender, bulging mass over the posterior-right oropharynx, it was reasonable for our initial impression to be a tonsil tumor.…”

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“…12 Considering the unconventional location of the osteochondroma in our case and the necessity of en bloc resection to prevent recurrence, we applied 3D-printing technology to assist in the surgical planning for its transoral resection. 1,2 The role of 3D-printing applications in the ENT field is emerging, including building auricular reconstruction frameworks, treating severe tracheomalacia, reconstructing complex tracheal, creating patient-specific mandible templates, performing endoscopic sinus or skull base surgeries, and even evaluating prenatal congenital airway obstruction. [13][14][15][16][17] Preoperative uses include demonstrating potential anatomy structures, enabling more accurate surgical planning, and educating patients, their families, and other staff about the procedures.…”

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Application of 3D-Printed Model in the Cervical Spine Osteochondroma Surgery: A Case Report

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A 73-year-old woman having a throat lump sensation and dysphagia for the past several months presented at our otorhinolaryngology outpatient clinic. A physical examination disclosed a protruding subepithelial mass over the right tonsil fossa. The mass was not tender and had no mucosal lesions or signs of active infection. Therefore, we arranged face and neck computed tomography scans, which reported a solitary osseous lesion over the anterior-right aspect of the C1-2 joint. Considering the rarity and unfamiliar anatomy of this disease, we built a 3D-printed model to assist with the surgical rehearsal of the procedure as well as with a preoperation discussion with the patient and her family. We arranged a combined Otolaryngology-Neurosurgery department approach after discussion with the neurosurgeon and successfully removed the lesion without sacrificing the overlying longus capitis muscle. The pathology examination revealed no evidence of malignancy. The final diagnosis was cervical spine solitary osteochondroma. The patient had a complete recovery of both oral cavity and normal swallowing function. No tumor recurred during the 3-year follow-up. On the basis of this case, in-house 3D-printing technology can offer a rapid, reliable model for an interdisciplinary team to use to enhance personalized presurgical planning, thus providing better patient engagement during hospitalization.

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confidence: 99%