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Intramedullary cavernous malformation: A case report.

Nicola Maria Lucarelli¹, Francesca Troise¹, Valentina Antonicelli¹

¹Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Section of Radiology and Radiation Oncology, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari 70124, Italy.

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Intramedullary cavernous malformations are rare spinal cord vascular anomalies. Magnetic resonance imaging is essential for diagnosing these challenging lesions, distinguishing them from other causes of back pain.

Keywords:

Cavernoma Cavernous Intramedullary MRI Spinal cord Vascular malformation

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Vascular Neurology
Neurosurgery

Background:

Cavernous malformations (CMs) are rare vascular anomalies of the central nervous system (CNS).
Spinal cord involvement accounts for only 5% of all CM cases.
Intramedullary CMs are particularly rare and difficult to diagnose.

Observation:

A 42-year-old patient presented with subacute onset of back pain, right-sided dysesthesias, and impaired proprioception.
Symptoms persisted for approximately 3 months.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed intramedullary cavernous malformations at the T11-12 level.

Findings:

MRI is critical for the differential diagnosis of intramedullary lesions.
While common conditions like disc herniation can cause back pain, rare findings such as CMs may also be present.
The study identified intramedullary cavernous malformations at T11-12 in the patient.

Implications:

Accurate diagnosis of intramedullary CMs is crucial for appropriate management.
MRI is the gold standard for diagnosing and characterizing spinal cord cavernous malformations.
This case highlights the importance of considering rare etiologies in patients with persistent back pain and neurological deficits.