Hemophilic pseudotumor of the spinal canal. Case report.
Hemophilic pseudotumor is an uncommon complication among hemophiliacs. Most of these lesions are located in the long bones and the pelvis. The authors describe a case of hemophilic pseudotumor in a patient who presented with symptoms of L-5 radiculopathy and evidence of a destructive lesion on computerized tomography scans. Histologically, the lesion consisted of an organizing hematoma with reactive fibrosis. The diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion. Surgery is recommended for symptomatic patients.
Division of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona.
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D006406:Hematoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009192:Myelography; D013115:Spinal Canal; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed