Spinal metastasis of neuro-endocrine tumours (NETs) usually arise from a primary in the lung. We encountered such a patient with NET metastasis to T6 vertebra causing severe cord compression. Considering the neurological status, immediate decompression surgery along with T3-T8 posterior stabilization was done. Early recurrence of the tumour causing near total obliteration of the spinal canal leading to significant neurological compromise was noted within one month of surgery. A second surgery at this stage was avoided due to the risk involved and concurrent chemo-radiotherapy was initiated. The tumour was sensitive to chemo-radiotherapy and rapid resolution was noted on subsequent follow-up visits. With appropriate rehabilitation, patient regained full power to become ambulant with support. This case report highlights a rare, early and aggressive recurrence of metastatic vertebral NET following index surgery which was effectively managed with chemo-radiotherapy.
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Kaliya-Perumal, A. K., Tan, M., Tee, S. W., Achudan, S., Yap, W. M., & Leong Oh, J. Y. (2019). Early post-surgical recurrence of metastatic vertebral neuro-endocrine tumour treated effectively with chemo-radiotherapy. BioMedicine (France), 9(1), 37–40. https://doi.org/10.1051/bmdcn/2019090105
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