Cervicomedullary junction intramedullary hemangioblastoma

Hemangioblastoma is a rare, benign, highly vascularized tumour, that usually presents muriform nodule. The most frequent localization the posterior cranial fossa. frequency of this spinal lesion very low, representing less than 5% cord tumours. presentation hemangioblastoma can widely vary, from solid tumour to with cystic component. We present case 43 years old patient, admitted our clinic for left hemiparesis, swallowing disorders, and dysphonia. An MRI performed it showed cervicomedullary junction nodule an anterior cavity pushing towards 4th ventricle. patient underwent surgery total removal tumour. Post-operative CT confirmed ablation discharged improved symptomatology. In last 10 years, in were 23 cases hemangioblastoma, 14 males (61% patients) 9 females (39%) age at varied 78 (mean 48,2 years). Only 3 patients (13%) out had associated von Hippel–Lindau syndrome, hemangioblastomas also other locations. common location was fossa, 13 (56,6%). Headache (69,5%), ataxia (56%) balance disorders (52%) symptoms accused by patients. follow-up 6 84 months 20 months). one died during hospitalization recurrence noted. Most or remained clinically stable postoperatively.