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Spinal Cord Cavernous Malformation: A Case Report.

Zineb Izi¹, Siham El Haddad¹, Nazik Allali¹

¹Children's Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.

Global Pediatric Health

|July 12, 2023

Summary

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Spinal cord cavernous malformations are rare vascular issues. This case highlights a 12-year-old with acute paraparesia due to two intramedullary cavernomas, emphasizing MRI diagnosis and surgical considerations.

Keywords:

MRI cavernous spinal cord vascular malformation

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Neurosurgery
Vascular Malformations

Background:

Spinal cord cavernous malformations (SCCMs) are rare vascular anomalies.
They can present asymptomatically or with progressive neurological deficits.
Diagnosis is primarily based on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Observation:

A 12-year-old patient presented with acute paraparesia and bowel/bladder dysfunction.
MRI revealed two intramedullary cavernomas at the T6-T7 and T11-T12 levels.
This highlights an unusual presentation of intramedullary malformation.

Findings:

The case demonstrates the clinical presentation of spinal cord cavernous malformations.
MRI is crucial for identifying the location and extent of these lesions.
Surgical management carries inherent risks and complications.

Implications:

Early diagnosis and appropriate management are vital for patients with SCCMs.
Understanding the radiological characteristics aids in surgical planning.
Further research into SCCM pathogenesis and treatment is warranted.