Co-existing spinal cord and brain cavernous angiomas

J Assoc Physicians India. 2001 Aug:49:835-7.

Abstract

Cavernous angioma of spinal cord is an extremely rare vascular malformation. The association with brain cavernous angioma is even uncommon. There should be a high index of suspicion for a spinal cord lesion whenever a brain cavernous angioma is diagnosed, in cases with appropriate suggestive spinal symptoms. We present a case of cavernous angioma of the brain involving the genu of the corpus callosum, co-existing with spinal cord hemangioma. Involvement of the corpus callosum by a cavernous angioma is also uncommon. Intraventricular extension of this lesion was also detected.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Neoplasms / complications*
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Brain Neoplasms / therapy
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous / complications*
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous / diagnosis*
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Spinal Cord Neoplasms / complications*
  • Spinal Cord Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Spinal Cord Neoplasms / therapy