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World J Clin Cases. May 26, 2023; 11(15): 3571-3577
Published online May 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i15.3571
Malignant melanoma resection and reconstruction with the first manifestation of lumbar metastasis: A case report
Meng Xu, Zi-Ying Wang, Qing-Yan Zhu, Zi-Yi Zhao, Xue-Lin Zhao, Zi-Xuan Guo
Zi-Xuan Guo, Xue-Lin Zhao, Zi-Yi Zhao, Qing-Yan Zhu, Zi-Ying Wang, Graduate School, Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing 100853, China
Meng Xu, Department of Orthopedics, The Forth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100037, China
Author contributions: Guo ZX participated in manuscript writing, editing, and literature search; Zhao XL, Zhao ZY, Zhu QY and Wang ZY performed data collection under the supervision of Xu M; the manuscript was drafted by Guo ZX, reviewed by all authors, and revised with contributions from all authors under the supervision and final revision of Xu M; Xu M was responsible for the integrity of the work from inception to the end; all authors read and approved the final manuscript and contributed to the review and interpretation of data.
Supported by The National Defense Science and Technology Foundation Enhancement Plan, No. 2019-JCJQ-JJ-147.
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Corresponding author: Meng Xu, MD, Chief Doctor, Department of Orthopedics, The Forth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, No. 51 Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100037, China. 13501175839@163.com
Received: December 24, 2022
Peer-review started: December 24, 2022
First decision: February 20, 2023
Revised: March 5, 2023
Accepted: April 19, 2023
Article in press: April 19, 2023
Published online: May 26, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The worldwide incidence of malignant melanoma (MM) is increasing every year. MM is very aggressive and has the potential to metastasize to any part of the body. However, symptoms of spinal metastasis are rare in their initial manifestation. Here, we performed total vertebral body resection, three-dimensional printed artificial vertebral body reconstruction, and comprehensive treatment, including targeted therapy and chemotherapy, which effectively controlled the condition.