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Spinal extradural cavernous haemangioma in an elderly man
Asifur Rahman1, Saif Ul Hoque, Paawan Bahadur Bhandari
1Department of Neurosurgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. bijoun14@yahoo.com
BMJ Case Reports
|August 11, 2012
Summary
Spinal extradural cavernous haemangiomas are rare tumors causing progressive myelopathy. Surgical removal offers significant functional recovery and low recurrence rates, as demonstrated in a recent case study.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Vascular Malformations
Background:
- Cavernous haemangiomas are vascular malformations affecting the central nervous system.
- Spinal extradural cavernous haemangiomas are rare, comprising approximately 4% of epidural tumors and 12% of intraspinal haemangiomas.
Observation:
- These slow-growing tumors can cause progressive myelopathy or radiculopathy.
- Diagnosis involves clinical examination, radiography, MRI, and histopathology.
- A case of a 65-year-old male with spinal extradural cavernous haemangioma is presented.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention yielded good functional and neurological improvement in the patient.
- Postoperative follow-up at 9 months showed no recurrence and sustained recovery.
Implications:
- Surgical removal is an effective treatment for spinal extradural cavernous haemangioma.
- Early diagnosis and surgical management can lead to favorable patient outcomes.
- This case highlights the rarity and successful management of this condition.
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