Capillary Hemangioma of the Cauda Equina: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Miri Seyed M, Habibi Zohreh, Hashemi Mohammad, Meybodi Ali T, Tabatabai Seyed Ali F
Primary Institution: Department of Neurosurgery, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Conclusion
Capillary hemangioma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any enhancing intradural extramedullary mass at the level of the cauda equina or conus medullaris.
Supporting Evidence
- Capillary hemangiomas of spinal nerve root are extremely rare.
- The patient presented with back pain, radiculopathy, and urogenital symptoms.
- Histopathological examination revealed lobules of capillary vessels.
- Surgical resection alleviated the patient's motor symptoms.
Takeaway
This study talks about a rare tumor in the spine called capillary hemangioma, which can cause back pain and other problems. The doctors removed it, and the patient felt better afterward.
Methodology
The case involved surgical resection of a mass identified through MRI and histopathological examination.
Participant Demographics
A 20-year-old man.
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