J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1990 Feb;25(1):313-317. 10.4055/jkoa.1990.25.1.313.

Hemangioendothelioma Developed in Thoracic Vertebra: Report of 1 Case

• Lee SH
• Chang JS
• Song HY
• Jeong JY
• Shin TS

• KMID: 2445466
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1990.25.1.313

Abstract

Hemangioendothelioma is a rare neoplasm which presents itself very unusually as promary lesion arising from the bone(Garcia-Moral, 1972, and Dahlin, 1978). The authors have experienced recently a case of hemangioendothelioma developed in 9th thoracic vertebra of 65 years old female, producing pathologic fracture and flaccid paraplegia of both lower extremities. She underwent decompressive laminectomy and died 5 months late. A clinical analysis upon this case is to be reported with review of references.

Keyword

Hemangioendothelioma; Spine

MeSH Terms

Female
Fractures, Spontaneous
Hemangioendothelioma*
Humans
Laminectomy
Lower Extremity
Paraplegia
Spine*