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ID 117758
Title Alternative
Hemangioblastoma of Cauda Equina
Author
Fujii, Yugen Tokushima University
Iwanami, Akio Tokushima University|Koga Hospital
Maeda, Toru Tokushima University
Keywords
hemangioblastoma
cauda equina
lumbar spine
Content Type
Journal Article
Description
Introduction : Hemangioblastoma in the spine mainly occurs at the cervical and thoracic levels and is often associated with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome. Here, we reported a quite rare case of spinal sporadic hemangioblastoma arising from the cauda equina. Case presentation : A 66-year-old woman presented with a 5-year history of low back and leg pain. Imaging revealed a hypervascular intradural extramedullary tumor in the lumbar region. Preoperative angiography helped to identify the feeding arteries and draining vein, and so facilitated subsequent tumor resection. The pain was dramatically improved but weakness of the left tibialis anterior and left extensor hallucis longus muscles persisted. Discussion : We reported a rare case of spinal hemangioblastoma arising from the cauda equina. Preoperative angiography may be useful for diagnosis and understanding of the anatomy of feeding veins.
Journal Title
The Journal of Medical Investigation
ISSN
13496867
13431420
NCID
AA11166929
Publisher
Tokushima University Faculty of Medicine
Volume
69
Issue
3-4
Start Page
312
End Page
315
Sort Key
312
Published Date
2022-08
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DOI (Published Version)
URL ( Publisher's Version )
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language
eng
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departments
Medical Sciences
University Hospital