Spinal Epidural Cavernous Angioma: A Case Report
Korean Journal of Spine
; : 99-101, 2008.
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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.
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Main subject:
Spinal Cord Compression
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Spine
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Epidural Space
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Caves
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Leg
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En
Journal:
Korean Journal of Spine
Year:
2008
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