Intradural extramedullary cervical cavernoma
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Background: Spinal cavernomas (SCs) account for about 5% of all spinal vascular malformations. Intradural SCs occur in just 3% of cases and are typically intramedullary. Case Description: A 58-year-old female presented with progressive left occipital neuralgia, left cervicobrachial neuralgia, and paresthesia of all four extremities. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed an intradural extramedullary C2-C4 lesion causing significant spinal cord compression. Gross total tumor excision was accomplished through a midline laminectomy pathologically; the lesion proved to be a cavernoma. The postoperative follow-up MRI obtained 4 months postoperatively showed complete tumor resection. Conclusion: A 58-year-old female successfully underwent gross total excision of a C2-C4 intradural extramedullary SC.
Source: Surgical Neurology International
Institution: Hôpital La Rabta
Language: English
Subfield: Neurology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4401823027