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Primary multiple angiosarcoma of vertebra

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Abstract Rationale: Angiosarcoma is a rare malignant tumors. The objective of this study is to report a patient who suffered from a progressive low back pain and left lower extremities… Click to show full abstract

Abstract Rationale: Angiosarcoma is a rare malignant tumors. The objective of this study is to report a patient who suffered from a progressive low back pain and left lower extremities radiation pain for about 8 months, After diagnoses, this was identified as an extremely rare case of primary multiple angiosarcoma of vertebra. Patient concerns: A 54-year-old man with a history of 2-year hypertension and 8-year diabetes, both of which were well controlled by drug management. Lately, he suffered from a progressive low back pain and left lower extremities radiation pain for about 8 months. Diagnoses: Magnetic resonance imaging of lumbar showed a clear pathological fracture and primary multiple angiosarcoma of all vertebra. Postoperative pathology and High-throughput sequencing confirmed the diagnosis of primary multiple angiosarcoma of vertebra. Interventions: The patient underwent minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation combined with bone cement augmentation for the purpose of stabilizing the damaged vertebrae. Following operation, he received both radiotherapy and chemotherapy for a period of time. Outcomes: The operation has achieved positive results in relieving pain and stabilizing the spine. No wound problem or operative complications occurred after operation. The patient reported an obvious remission of low back pain and was only capable to perform restricted physiological activities. A long-term palliative radiotherapy and chemotherapy were performed after operation. Unfortunately, the patient died 18 months later. Conclusion: This article emphasizes primary multiple angiosarcoma of vertebra. Despite being rare, it should be part of the differential when the patient manifested back pain and radiculopathy. We recommended the minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation for angiosarcoma of vertebra. Osteoplasty by bone cement augmentation was also an ideal choice for surgical treatment. It also advocates the use of specific targeted radiotherapy drugs based on gene analysis of tumors.

Keywords: primary multiple; multiple angiosarcoma; angiosarcoma vertebra; angiosarcoma; pain

Journal Title: Medicine
Year Published: 2020

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