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Open Access 21-03-2024 | Infantile Hemangioma | Case Report

Massive spinal epidural infantile hemangioma, image findings, and treatment: a case report and review of literature

Authors: Youssef Ghosn, Yara Jabbour, Farah Abou Zeid, Nawaf Jurdi, Riad Khouzami, Hicham Moukaddam

Published in: Skeletal Radiology

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Abstract

Spinal involvement of infantile hemangiomas is rare with the predilection to involve the epidural space. A proper diagnosis might be challenging due to the atypical location and variable/inconsistent use of the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA) classification by radiologists, pathologists, and clinicians. A proper diagnosis of epidural infantile hemangioma is key due to the different aggressiveness of the treatment options with inconstant literature regarding the best available treatment. Herein, we present a case of a massive epidural infantile hemangioma successfully treated with only beta-blocker. We discuss the clinical, MRI, CT, ultrasound, and histological features of this lesion as we review the literature with the objective of addressing some of the confusion surrounding the subject.
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Metadata
Title
Massive spinal epidural infantile hemangioma, image findings, and treatment: a case report and review of literature
Authors
Youssef Ghosn
Yara Jabbour
Farah Abou Zeid
Nawaf Jurdi
Riad Khouzami
Hicham Moukaddam
Publication date
21-03-2024
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Skeletal Radiology
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-024-04570-1