Correa Llano Maria G, Mora Jaume, Torner Ferran, Inarejos Emilio, Cruz Ofelia
Division of Pediatric Oncology.
Departments of Orthopedic Surgery.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2020 Apr;42(3):e185-e187. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000001457.
Osteopoikilosis (OPK) is a rare, benign, asymptomatic bone disease causing dense bone lesions, which could be interpreted as bone metastasis. The symmetric distribution, lack of bone destruction, and location differentiate OPK from metastatic disease. It is essential to be aware of this benign condition to prevent diagnostic errors. We present the case of a 10-year-old female patient with the concurrent diagnosis of secreting mixed germ cell tumor with Yolk Salk Tumor compound and OPK. Physical examination disclosed an abdominal mass, and blood tests showed increased alfa-fetoprotein and human chorionic gonadotropin levels. Computed tomography revealed a pelvic tumor associated with multiple radiodense lesions distributed throughout the bone skeleton. Lesions were inactive on scintigraphy and FDG-PET. Pathology of the bone showed normal bone tissue and ruled out metastasis. The patient achieved complete remission after chemotherapy and surgery and remains in continued complete remission 28 months from diagnosis. The genetic analysis confirmed the LEMD3 germline mutation confirming OPK.
骨斑点症(OPK)是一种罕见的、良性的、无症状的骨病,可导致骨质密度增高性病变,这种病变可能被误诊为骨转移。其对称分布、无骨质破坏以及病变位置可将骨斑点症与转移性疾病区分开来。认识到这种良性病症对于防止诊断错误至关重要。我们报告一例10岁女性患者,同时诊断为分泌性混合性生殖细胞肿瘤伴卵黄囊瘤成分和骨斑点症。体格检查发现腹部肿块,血液检查显示甲胎蛋白和人绒毛膜促性腺激素水平升高。计算机断层扫描显示盆腔肿瘤伴有分布于整个骨骼的多个放射性致密病变。骨扫描和氟代脱氧葡萄糖正电子发射断层扫描显示病变无活性。骨病理显示骨组织正常,排除转移。患者经化疗和手术后实现完全缓解,自诊断后28个月仍持续完全缓解。基因分析证实了LEMD3种系突变,确诊为骨斑点症。