J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1992 Jun;21(6):739-745.

Two Cases of Cavernous Hemangioma of the Cauda Equina: Case Report

• Ahn CH
• Ji C
• Cho KK
• Lee KJ
• Lee GS
• Yoon SH
• Choi CR

Abstract

Two cases of cavernous hemangioma of the cauda equina are presented. Cavernous hemangioma of the cauda equina is rare vascular malformation. This is the fifth and sixth case of cavernous hemangioma of the cauda equina in the literature. These cases are female patients. MRI is more sensitive method than spinal myelography and CT in diagnosis of cavernous hemangioma of the cauda equina. Total removal was possible without immediate post-operative complication.

Keyword

Cavernous hemangioma; Cauda equina; Female patient; MRI

MeSH Terms

Cauda Equina*
Diagnosis
Female
Hemangioma, Cavernous*
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Myelography
Vascular Malformations