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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1992;21(6): 739-745. |
Two Cases of Cavernous Hemangioma of the Cauda Equina: Case Report. |
Chang Ho Ahn, Cheol Ji, Kyung Keon Cho, Keong Jin Lee, Gil Song Lee, Suk Hyoun Yoon, Chang Rak Choi |
Department of Neurosurgery, Catholic University Medical College, Seoul, Korea. |
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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. |
Key Words:
Cavernous hemangioma; Cauda equina; Female patient; MRI |
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