Extrapulmonary Small Cell Carcinoma of Spine Presenting with a Thoracic Epidural Mass: Case Report

Extrapulmonary small cell carcinomas have the same histological properties of small cell carcinoma of the lung which is a rare and distinct entity. They are seen more commonly in males and genitourinary and gastrointestinal tracts are the most involved systems. Cases arising from different organs have been reported in the literature but there is only one case reporting arising from vertebrae. In this report we are presenting the second extrapulmonary small cell of spine case presenting with an epidural mass in a 35 year old woman. Our definite diagnosis was performed after surgery. Patient received chemotherapy regiment consisting of etoposide, cisplatin and zoledronic acid. Further studies are still needed for the early diagnosis and the optimal management of these tumors.