The Great Mimicker At Thoracolumbar Spine: Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma

CONCLUSIONS Diagnosis of the non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas that are localized in thoracolumbar spine is often missed or delayed due to lack of specific findings and presence similarities to other diseases. Diagnosis is made by histopathologic examination. Although the main treatment is chemotherapy for these patients, surgery is necessary for patients with neurological deficite.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research