Surgical management and outcomes of spinal metastasis of malignant adrenal tumor: A retrospective study of six cases and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Spinal metastasis of malignant adrenal tumor (SMMAT) is an extremely rare and poorly understood malignant tumor originating from the adrenal gland. The objective of this study is to elucidate the clinical characteristics and discuss surgical management and outcomes of SMMAT.

Methods

Included in this study were six SMMAT patients who received surgical treatment in our center between February 2013 and May 2022. Their clinical data and outcomes were retrospectively analyzed to gain a better understanding of SMMAT. In addition, ten cases from the literature focusing on SMMAT were also reviewed.

Results

Surgery was performed successfully, and the associated symptoms were relieved significantly in all patients postoperatively. The mean follow-up duration was 26.2 (r

SUBMITTER: Ni X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9909542 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature