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Intramedullary cavernous angioma. Two case-reports.
Brahim El Mostarchid1, Jaoud Lrhezzioui, Ali Akhddar
1Neurosurgery Department, Mohammed V Military Teaching Hospital, Ryad, Rabat, Morocco. mostarchid@hotmail.com
Joint Bone Spine
|December 12, 2003
Summary
Intramedullary cavernous angiomas, rare spinal cord tumors, can be successfully treated. Complete surgical removal led to favorable outcomes in two patients with these unusual lesions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Intramedullary cavernous angiomas are exceptionally rare vascular malformations within the spinal cord.
- Diagnosis and management of these lesions present unique challenges due to their location.
Observation:
- Two cases of intramedullary cavernous angiomas were retrospectively reviewed.
- Patients included a 24-year-old male and a 40-year-old female.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed lesions in the cervical and lower thoracic spine.
Findings:
- One patient with cervical involvement also had an incidental cerebellar cavernoma.
- Both patients underwent complete surgical excision of the spinal cord lesions.
- Favorable outcomes were achieved in both cases following surgical intervention.
Implications:
- Complete surgical removal is an effective treatment for intramedullary cavernous angiomas.
- Early diagnosis and surgical management can lead to positive patient outcomes.
- Further research into the etiology and optimal treatment strategies for these rare tumors is warranted.