Spinal Cord Compression Caused by Fibroblastic Reticular Cell Tumor (FRCT) Originating from Thoracic Spine
Published research co-authored by Mr Gordan Grahovac
This case report described a rare fibroblastic reticular cell tumour arising in the thoracic spine and causing spinal cord compression. It is relevant because rare tumours can mimic more common causes of spinal cord compression on imaging.
Research snapshot
Article title: Spinal Cord Compression Caused by Fibroblastic Reticular Cell Tumor (FRCT) Originating from Thoracic Spine
Authors: Asfand Baig Mirza, Ravindran Visagan, Zita Reisz, Istvan Bodi, David Bell, Gordan Grahovac
Publication type: Case report
Publication date: 1 June 2020
Publication details: World Neurosurgery. 2020;141:20-24.
PMID: 32497850
PMCID:
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.05.190
Study type: Case report and literature review
Mr Grahovac’s involvement: Listed author on the publication
Original publication: View the original publication on PubMed
What this paper looked at
This publication reported a rare fibroblastic reticular cell tumour originating from the thoracic spine and presenting with spinal cord compression. The authors described clinical presentation, imaging, histology, surgery and adjuvant treatment.
Key points from the publication
The PubMed abstract describes a 45-year-old woman with flu-like symptoms followed by lower limb imbalance. MRI showed an extradural T3/4 lesion compressing the spinal cord, and histology later identified a primary fibroblastic reticular cell tumour rather than metastatic compression.
Clinical relevance
The paper is clinically relevant to rare causes of spinal cord compression and the importance of histological diagnosis when imaging appearances are not specific.
What this means in context
A single case report should not be generalised to all spinal cord compression cases. Diagnosis and treatment depend on imaging, pathology, neurological status, oncological input and specialist multidisciplinary review.
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About Mr Gordan Grahovac
Mr Gordan Grahovac is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Complex Spinal Surgeon with expertise in managing complex spinal and neurosurgical conditions.
His work includes the assessment and treatment of patients with degenerative spinal conditions, spinal cord compression, spinal tumours, complex spinal pathology and conditions requiring specialist neurosurgical input.
His approach focuses on careful diagnosis, appropriate treatment planning and helping patients understand their options clearly.
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