Extraosseous, Epidural Cavernous Hemangioma with Back Pain
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BACKGROUND Cavernous malformations are characterized by enlarged vascular structures located in benign neural tissues within the cerebellum and spinal cord of the central nervous system. Cavernous hemangiomas (CHs) account for 5% to 12% of all spinal vascular malformations. CASE REPORT We removed a hemorrhagic thoracic mass in a 40-year-old male patient who presented with progressive neurological deficits. CONCLUSIONS We found it appropriate to present this case due to its rarity.
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