Intramedullary hemangioblastoma of the thoracic cord with a microsurgical approach: A case report and literature review

• Published in: Surgical neurology international Vol. 14; p. 137
• Main Authors: Piovesan, Eduardo Cattapan, Petry Silva, Werner, Mallmann, Adroaldo Baseggio, Lanzini, Felipe Severo, Zanatta de Freitas, Bruna, Lemanski, Francisco Costa Beber, Carazzo, Charles André
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: USA Scientific Scholar 14.04.2023
• Subjects: Case Report

Background: Spinal cord hemangioblastomas (HBs) account for 2–15% of all spinal cord neoplasms. They are the third most common primary intramedullary tumor (1–5%). Here, 72-year-old female presented with a thoracic intramedullary spinal HB that responded well to surgery. Case Description: A 72-year-...