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  • Title: MRI and intraoperative findings in cavernous haemangiomas of the spinal cord.
    Author: Weinzierl MR, Krings T, Korinth MC, Reinges MH, Gilsbach JM.
    Journal: Neuroradiology; 2004 Jan; 46(1):65-71. PubMed ID: 14648007.
    Abstract:
    More sensitive imaging techniques, such as MRI, have led to an increase in the number of reported cases of spinal cord cavernous haemangioma (SCCH). Complete surgical resection has been performed with good outcomes. However, operative findings do not always confirm preoperative MRI as to the size and site (superficial or deep) of the lesion. We evaluated whether MRI can be used to predict whether or not SCCH reach the surface of the spinal cord, since this has an impact on surgical strategy. We reviewed the preoperative MRI, case-notes and video recordings of 12 patients who underwent surgery, at which five superficial and seven deep-seated lesions were identified. T1-weighted images correctly indicated the site of the lesion in ten, T2-weighted images in only eight. One deep lesion was thought to be superficial on both T1- and T2-weighted images. Intravenous contrast medium was not helpful in diagnosis or localisation. In no case was a surgically proven superficial lesion interpreted as deep in the spinal cord.
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