Spinal Epidural Cavernous Angioma: A Case Report.
- Author:
Eun Soo PARK
1
;
Joung Soo PARK
;
Ealmaan KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. bach1158@dsmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Spine;
Extradural lesion;
Epidural cavernous angioma;
Magnetic resonance imaging;
Surgery;
Pathology
- MeSH:
Caves;
Epidural Space;
Leg;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Spinal Cord Compression;
Spine
- From:Korean Journal of Spine
2008;5(2):99-101
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Spinal extradural cavernous angiomas(CAs) are apparently rare lesions. The author report a 67 year old man with an epidural CA at T9-10 space presenting with progressive leg weakness. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a thoracic epidural lesion appearing as isointense on T1-weighted with strong contrast enhancement and hyperintense on T2-weighted images. A moderate hyperdensity and foraminal widening was found on computed tomography. Hemilaminectomy was performed to relieve the spinal cord compression. A highly vascular tumor without bony involvement was observed in the epidural space. Histopathology of the lesion revealed a typical CA. The patient's symptoms resolved after treatment. Clinical aspect, radiological features, and surgical treatment of this rare entity will be reviewed.
