Spinal epidural cavernous haemangioma: a case report and review of literature

Spinal Cord. 2002 Apr;40(4):200-2. doi: 10.1038/sj.sc.3101248.

Abstract

Study design: A case report of purely epidural cavernous haemangioma with MRI appearance and pathological features.

Objective: To present a rare case of extradural mass with differential diagnosis.

Setting: Delhi, India.

Method: A 55-year-old man presented with progressive weakness and diminished sensation in both lower limbs. MRI demonstrated a pure extradural mass with no bony invasion. Histopathology of the lesion revealed a typical cavernous haemangioma.

Result: The patient showed significant improvement after surgery.

Conclusion: Radiological presentation could be confusing in a purely epidural cavernous haemangioma. Awareness of the characteristics of the lesion will facilitate diagnosis and treatment of the lesion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Central Nervous System Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Central Nervous System Neoplasms / pathology
  • Central Nervous System Neoplasms / surgery
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System / diagnosis*
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System / pathology
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System / surgery
  • Humans
  • Laminectomy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Spinal Cord Compression / diagnosis*
  • Spinal Cord Compression / etiology
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / surgery