Extraosseous, epidural cavernous hemangioma with back pain
Birol Ozkal1, Can Yaldiz2, Onur Yaman3
1Department of Neurosurgery, Alanya Goverment Hospital, Antalya, Turkey.
Polish Journal of Radiology
|May 12, 2015
Summary
This case report details a rare hemorrhagic thoracic mass, a type of spinal vascular malformation known as cavernous hemangioma (CH). The successful removal of this mass in a patient with neurological deficits highlights the importance of recognizing these uncommon spinal conditions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Vascular Surgery
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Cavernous malformations involve enlarged vascular structures in the central nervous system.
- Spinal cavernous hemangiomas (CHs) represent 5-12% of spinal vascular malformations.
Observation:
- A 40-year-old male presented with progressive neurological deficits.
- A hemorrhagic thoracic mass was identified as the cause.
Findings:
- Surgical removal of the thoracic mass was performed.
- The mass was diagnosed as a cavernous hemangioma.
Implications:
- This case underscores the rarity and clinical significance of spinal cavernous hemangiomas.
- Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing neurological deficits caused by such lesions.
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