[Is the use of total vertebrectomy justified for single vertebral metastases? Presentation of one clinical case and review of the literature].

Introduction: the indication for total vertebrectomy in single vertebral metastases is increasingly questioned, especially in metastases with unknown primary tumour.

Material And Methods: in this article we describe a case of vertebral metastasis of unknown primary tumour treated by total vertebrectomy, and a review of the literature.

Results: in those patients with a good general condition, single vertebral metastases and no involvement of internal organs, as in our case, curative surgical treatment can be considered with total vertebrectomy being the treatment of choice in lesions that only affect the body of the vertebra.

Acral melanoma in the Caucasian population: a comprehensive cohort study on epidemiological, clinicopathological, and prognostic features.

Background: Acral melanoma is associated with poor prognosis. Studying the characteristics and prognosis of Caucasian patients is crucial to understand the distinct features of this tumor.

Objectives: To analyze the epidemiological, clinicopathological, and prognostic features of acral melanoma in Caucasian patients.