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Spinal cavernous malformations.

Aaron J Clark¹, Doris D Wang¹, Michael T Lawton¹

¹Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA.

Handbook of Clinical Neurology

|May 30, 2017

Summary

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Spinal cavernous malformations, rare vascular brain lesions, can cause neurological deficits. Early surgical removal offers symptom improvement and stabilization, especially when symptoms are directly linked to the malformation.

Keywords:

cavernous malformation laminectomy outcomes spine surgical technique unilateral facetectomy

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Neurosurgery
Vascular Neurology

Background:

Spinal cavernous malformations (SCMs) are uncommon intramedullary vascular lesions within the central nervous system.
These lesions predominantly occur in the thoracic spine and can lead to acute or progressive neurological deficits, with weakness being the most frequent initial symptom.
The annual risk of hemorrhage from SCMs is approximately 2.1%.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the diagnosis and surgical management of spinal cavernous malformations.
To evaluate the outcomes of microsurgical treatment for these lesions.
To emphasize the importance of early surgical intervention in symptomatic patients.

Main Methods:

Diagnosis relies on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) due to the occult nature of these lesions on angiography.
Surgical intervention is indicated for SCMs presenting with hemorrhage and neurological deficits.
Posterior laminectomy approaches are utilized, with modifications for dorsal, ventral, and lateral lesions, involving extensive spinal cord manipulation for optimal exposure.

Main Results:

Microsurgical treatment resulted in symptom improvement in 42% of patients and symptom stabilization in 50%.
Worsening of symptoms post-surgery was correlated with a longer duration of preoperative symptoms.
The study highlights the effectiveness of surgical decompression and lesion removal.

Conclusions:

Early surgical consideration for spinal cavernous malformations is recommended for patients experiencing symptoms directly attributable to the lesion.
Prompt intervention may lead to better outcomes and reduce the risk of postoperative deterioration.
Spinal cavernous malformations require timely diagnosis and management to prevent irreversible neurological damage.