Vertebral Metastasis in a Bronchial Carcinoid: A Rare Case Report with More than 3-Year Follow-Up and Review of the Literature

<b>Background:</b> Skeletal metastases from carcinoid tumours are extremely rare. Their correct diagnosis is a challenging problem for clinicians and pathologists, with important clinical implications for patients. In most cases, examination for the possible presence of skeletal metastases is initiated only when patients present symptoms suggestive of skeletal metastases. <b>Case presentation:</b> In this paper, the authors present the case of a middle-aged woman suffering from back pain due to a bronchial carcinoid that metastasised to the spine. We managed skeletal metastases with vertebroplasty and achieved excellent results and the complete remission of symptoms six months after the procedure. <b>Conclusions:</b> The relevance of this case report is that it highlights the importance of correctly diagnosing and treating these rare lesions to improve the quality of life of metastatic oncologic patients.

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Diagnostics
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2025-04-28
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https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics15091128
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Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances
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Vertebral Metastasis in a Bronchial Carcinoid: A Rare Case Report with More than 3-Year Follow-Up and Review of the Literature

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Vertebral Metastasis in a Bronchial Carcinoid: A Rare Case Report with More than 3-Year Follow-Up and Review of the Literature

Maria Grazia Rodà, Carlo Biz, Francesco Causin, Fabiana Mori, Joseph Domenico Gabrieli, Pietro Ruggieri, Lorenzo Costa
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<b>Background:</b> Skeletal metastases from carcinoid tumours are extremely rare. Their correct diagnosis is a challenging problem for clinicians and pathologists, with important clinical implications for patients. In most cases, examination for the possible presence of skeletal metastases is initiated only when patients present symptoms suggestive of skeletal metastases. <b>Case presentation:</b> In this paper, the authors present the case of a middle-aged woman suffering from back pain due to a bronchial carcinoid that metastasised to the spine. We managed skeletal metastases with vertebroplasty and achieved excellent results and the complete remission of symptoms six months after the procedure. <b>Conclusions:</b> The relevance of this case report is that it highlights the importance of correctly diagnosing and treating these rare lesions to improve the quality of life of metastatic oncologic patients.

DiagnosticsVol. 15(9)
University of Padua (IT)
Openalex Percentile: Top 87%
Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances
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