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Haemangioma calcificans.

D Shukla1, B Indira Devi, V Santosh

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India.

British Journal of Neurosurgery
|February 6, 2004
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Haemangioma calcificans is a rare brain tumor featuring a calcified nodule, often causing seizures in adults. This benign lesion typically occurs in the temporal lobe and presents unique microscopic characteristics.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Haemangioma calcificans is an uncommon intracranial tumor.
  • It is characterized by a calcified nodule within or near the brain, often presenting in adults.

Observation:

  • Patients commonly experience seizures.
  • The lesion can cause increased intracranial pressure due to its size.
  • It is typically solitary, benign, and located subcortically, frequently in the temporal lobe.

Findings:

  • Microscopically, it shows thin-walled blood vessels separated by fibrous bands with haemosiderin and calcium deposits.
  • Electron microscopy reveals tubular structures with electrodense walls and irregular calcium deposits.

Implications:

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  • Understanding the distinct pathological features of haemangioma calcificans is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
  • Further case studies and literature reviews aid in characterizing this rare intracranial neoplasm.