Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2014; 18 (1 Suppl): 66-71

Myoepithelioma of the spine: first case in the literature

R. Ghermandi, E. Pala, M. Gambarotti, S. Colangeli, S. Boriani

Department of Oncological and Degenerative Spine Surgery, Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy. riccardoghermandi@alice.it

Myoepithelioma is a very rare tumour.

This tumor type has been reported in the soft tissue, ear, sinonasal cavity, breast and lung. Although rare, myoepithelioma can occur in bone.

We present the first case of myoepithelioma in the spine, documenting the clinical, radiographic and pathological features.

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R. Ghermandi, E. Pala, M. Gambarotti, S. Colangeli, S. Boriani
Myoepithelioma of the spine: first case in the literature

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
Year: 2014
Vol. 18 - N. 1 Suppl
Pages: 66-71

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