Aggressive Vertebral Haemangioma Leading to Paraparesis in A Pregnant Lady---A Case Report

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 10

Abstract

Vertebral haemangioma (VHs) are benign tumours with rich vasculature. They are called aggressive when it is characterised by bone expansion, extra osseous extension of the tumour, disturbance of local blood flow and, in rare cases, compression fractures [1,2]. We report a 19-year-old pregnant woman, presented with back pain & progressive weakness of the lower limbs during her pregnancy period. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a haemangioma in the vertebral body extending into the posterior appendage with soft tissue component extending into epidural space causing compression of the spinal cord leading to myelopathic changes (VH type IV, according to Tomita’s surgical classification.)

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Dr Dhrubajyoti B P Gohain

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Dr Dhrubajyoti B P Gohain (2015). Aggressive Vertebral Haemangioma Leading to Paraparesis in A Pregnant Lady---A Case Report. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 3(10), 7956-7958. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-212693