Single stage combined approach total en-bloc spondylectomy of L1 and L2 vertebrae for primary spinal and paraspinal synovial sarcoma.

Background: Spinal synovial sarcomas are the rarest of synovial soft tissue sarcomas. Limited data exist about their epidemiology, management, and oncological and functional outcomes. Multi-segment total en-bloc spondylectomy (TES) is challenging and requires appropriate reconstruction to achieve satisfactory oncological and functional outcomes.

Single-Stage Combined Approach Sagittal En Bloc Spondylectomy for L3 Vertebral Chondrosarcoma: A Technical Note.

Background: Primary malignant tumors of the spine are rare and most commonly occur in lumbar and thoracic vertebrae. We report a rare case of retroperitoneal chondrosarcoma of L3 that was managed with sagittal en bloc spondylectomy following chemoradiation.

Case Description: A 26-year-old woman was evaluated for abdominal pain with contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis, which revealed a soft tissue retroperitoneal mass arising from L3.