Brain-stem hemangioma calcificans. Case report.
A case of brain-stem hemangioma calcificans is described. The few cases reported in the literature prove the rarity of this tumor, which is considered a benign variant of cerebral cavernous hemangioma. Diagnosis and treatment of these tumors are briefly discussed with a review of the literature including 11 previous cases.
D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006392:Hemangioma, Cavernous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography