Pre-Sacral Giant Cell Tumour Excision through Posterior Approach

Giant pre-sacral neurofibroma.

We report a case of pre-sacral neurofibroma diagnosed on a routine medical examination. The pathological features and management criteria of these rare tumours are discussed.

Pre-operative embolization facilitating a posterior approach for the surgical resection of giant sacral neurogenic tumors

The present study aimed to assess a posterior approach for the surgical resection of giant sacral neurogenic tumors, and to evaluate the oncological and functional outcomes. A total of 16 patients with giant sacral neurogenic tumors underwent pre-operative embolization and subsequent posterior sacral resection between January 2000 and June 2010. Benign tumors were identified in 12 cases, while ...

Bone: Giant cell tumour

Rib Giant Cell Tumour

A 55 year old woman was admitted because of a slowly growing chest mass. A diagnosis of giant cells tumor (GCT) was made. In sharp contrast to other large bone metaphysis it accounts for < 1 % of all primary rib’s neoplasias. The resection included one normal adjacent rib above and below the tumour with all intervening intercostals muscles and pleura and the adjacent cartilages. Reconstruction ...

Complete excision of a giant thyroid goiter in posterior mediastinum

Intrathoracic goiter is commonly located in the anterior mediastinum. Here we report a case of a 58-year-old Chinese male in whom we successfully removed the intrathoracic goiter and eased his dyspnea by a right posterolateral thoracotomy approach. Posterior mediastinal thyroid goiter with mediastinal compressive symptoms is an indication of surgery.