Osteochondroma of thoracic spine presenting as upper limb radiculopathy (original) (raw)

A case study presents a 36-year-old woman with an osteochondroma at the T1 vertebra causing upper limb radiculopathy. Following a traffic accident, she experienced progressively worsening neurological symptoms. Imaging studies confirmed the tumor, which was surgically excised without complications. Histological evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of osteochondroma. Literature review indicates osteochondromas are rare in the spinal column, primarily affecting the cervical spine and often presenting with neurological symptoms. Treatment highlights the efficacy of surgical intervention.