Postoperative thoracic paraspinal desmoid tumor: illustrative case

Paraspinal DTs are a rare occurrence that may be de novo in origin or arise following spinal surgery. These tumors have a predilection for middle-aged females and may present in any region of the spine. A biopsy is needed for definitive diagnosis. Management may be active surveillance, medical management, or surgical management. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE25573.