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STUDY DESIGN: This report describes Brown-Sequard syndrome after intralesional injection of absolute alcohol into vertebral hemangioma. OBJECTIVE: To discuss whether the described technique is safe in the management of vertebral hemangiomas. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: The management of vertebral hemangiomas remains controversial. There have been reports of successful management using intralesional absolute alcohol. METHODS: The clinical and radiologic features of the reported complication are detailed. RESULTS: Intralesional injection of absolute alcohol caused Brown-Sequard syndrome. CONCLUSION: This case shows that intralesional alcohol injection cannot be considered a safe technique for management of vertebral hemangiomas with spinal cord compression.
