Extensive Epidural Hemangioma With Skin and Bone Involvement: A Case Report

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Abstract

Study Design

This is a case report.

Objective

To report and to examine the clinical findings and management of epidural cavernous hemangioma.

Summary of Background Data

Spinal epidural cavernous hemangiomatous malformation is a very rare entity. Only 20 cases of this disease have been reported in the literature.

Methods

The case of a 20-year-old woman with spinal epidural cavernous hemangioma was reviewed.

Results

The clinical presentation, diagnosis, and therapy of this disease are discussed.

Conclusion

The treatment of epidural hemangioma consists of total or subtotal excision of the lesion, depending on the relation of the lesion to the spinal cord.

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