Intracranial cavernous hemangioma : Neuroradiologic review of 9 cases
10.3348/jkrs.1986.22.5.696
- Author:
Dong Ik KIM
;
Do Yun LEE
;
Jung Ho SUH
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Angiography;
Biopsy;
Diagnosis;
Follow-Up Studies;
Hemangioma, Cavernous;
Hemorrhage;
Neurologic Manifestations;
Seizures;
Skull
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
1986;22(5):696-703
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
This paper contains the results of clinical and neuroradiologic studies in 9 cases of histopathologicallyverified intracranial cavernous hemangiomas. The most common clinical presentations were focal seizure andheadache which were accompained by focal neurologic deficits. Skull films revealed abnormality in 3 cases andcerbral angiography revealed an avascular area in 8 cases, but both were of little diagnostic significance. CTusually demonstrated a hyperdense, cystic and calcified lesion without significant mass effect, and mild degereeof tubular or ring like enhancement after contrast injection. The follow-up CT findings in 4 cases over a 6-monthperiod were compatible to repeated minute hemorrhage and resolution. The above clinical and CT findings and , ifpossible, repeated CT could suggest the diagnosis of cavernous hemangioma and provide the proper management,including the avoidance of unnecessory radiation therapy and biopsy related complications.
