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Spinal epidural cavernous angioma: case report
1Department of Neurosurgery, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. mkd@gata.edu.tr
Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery : MIN
|December 7, 2000
Summary
We report a rare case of spinal epidural cavernous angioma causing sudden paraplegia. Magnetic resonance imaging enabled accurate preoperative diagnosis of this uncommon spinal lesion.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Vascular Malformations
Background:
- Spinal epidural cavernous angiomas are rare vascular malformations.
- They can present with acute neurological deficits.
Observation:
- A case of paraplegia with acute onset is presented.
- The lesion was located at the C7 and T1 spinal epidural levels.
Findings:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) facilitated preoperative diagnosis.
- The case highlights the diagnostic utility of MRI for spinal epidural cavernous angiomas.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and surgical consideration are crucial for managing spinal epidural cavernous angiomas.
- This case contributes to the literature on rare spinal vascular lesions.