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Coexisting subdural and intercostal haemangiomata
R Aguiló1, C Montesinos, M Llobera
1Thoracic Surgery Unit, Hospital Son Dureta, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
The European Respiratory Journal
|May 1, 1994
Summary
Chest wall hemangiomas are rare. This case report details a young woman with co-occurring cervical subdural and intercostal hemangiomas, successfully treated with surgical excision after recurrent subdural hemorrhages.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Malformations
- Neurosurgery
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Hemangiomas of the chest wall are exceptionally rare, with limited documentation in medical literature.
- Co-occurrence of independent cervical subdural and intercostal hemangiomas presents a unique clinical challenge.
Observation:
- A 23-year-old female patient presented with recurrent, self-limiting episodes of subdural hemorrhage.
- Diagnostic imaging included magnetic nuclear resonance (MNR), aortography, and selective intercostal angiography.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with independent cervical subdural and intercostal hemangiomas.
- Surgical excision was performed for both hemangioma locations.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare vascular malformations in patients with unexplained neurological symptoms.
- Successful surgical management of co-existing hemangiomas in distinct anatomical locations offers a viable treatment option.