Desmoplastic fibroma in the thoracic spine.

Desmoplastic fibroma of the spine is an extremely rare, benign tumor. So far, only 7 cases have been reported in the world. We have treated 1 case of desmoplastic fibroma in the thoracic spine. Due to insufficient removal of the tumor, local recurrence was observed, and a second surgery posteriorly and anteriorly was performed for complete removal 8 years following the first operation. After resection of the tumor, Luque instrumentation was used to reconstruct the destroyed spine. At present, 7 years after the second operation, there are no signs or symptoms. Therefore, complete resection of the tumor is most important in the treatment, and rigid spinal instrumentation and bone grafts must be used after removing the tumor in spine cases.