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Cavernous hemangioma with bone formation in a child: case report
Neurosurgery
|March 1, 1984
Summary
Surgically removing a rare brain lesion called hemangioma calcificans in a young patient with seizures led to a favorable outcome. Early surgical excision is recommended for accessible lesions, offering a potential solution for similar cases.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Intracranial hemangiomas are rare vascular malformations.
- Hemangioma calcificans is a specific subtype characterized by calcification.
- Seizures can be a presenting symptom of focal brain lesions.
Observation:
- A 13-year-old female presented with seizures.
- Imaging revealed a calcified hemangioma in the frontal lobe.
- The patient underwent surgical resection of the lesion.
Findings:
- Histological examination confirmed ossification with bone marrow elements within the hemangioma.
- The patient experienced a favorable postoperative recovery.
- Literature review indicates ossification can occur within intracranial lesions.
Implications:
- Early surgical intervention for accessible hemangioma calcificans may lead to positive patient outcomes.
- This case contributes to understanding the pathological spectrum of intracranial vascular malformations.
- Further research into the mechanisms of ossification in brain lesions is warranted.