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Robert Sinurat1, Jusuf D Banjarnahor1
1Department of Surgery and Neurosurgery, Medical Faculty and Hospital of Christian University of Indonesia, Jalan Mayjen, Soetoyo - Cawang, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery
|May 10, 2017
Summary
A rare case of acute intratumoral hemorrhage in a 46-year-old woman was successfully treated with surgery. Early diagnosis via radiological examination and prompt surgical intervention led to complete neurologic recovery.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Intratumoral hemorrhage is a rare but serious complication of brain tumors.
- Angioblastic meningioma is a type of tumor that can occur in the brain or spinal cord.
Observation:
- A 46-year-old woman presented with acute intratumoral hemorrhage without prior history of neoplasms, trauma, seizures, or coagulopathy.
- Brain CT scan revealed the hemorrhage and an underlying tumor.
Findings:
- Surgical evacuation of the hematoma and tumor excision were performed.
- Pathology confirmed the tumor as an angioblastic meningioma.
- The patient experienced complete neurologic function recovery post-operatively.
Implications:
- Early and accurate diagnosis through radiological examination is crucial for managing intratumoral hemorrhage.
- Prompt surgical intervention can significantly improve patient outcomes, reducing morbidity and mortality rates associated with brain tumors.
