title: Intramedullary cavernous malformations of the spinal cord.
abstract: Cavernous malformations of the spinal cord are extremely rare lesions. The 58 reported cases in the English literature and 9 of the authors' own cases are reviewed. The clinical presentation, patient characteristics, radiographic appearance, and histopathologic features are reviewed. The optimal surgical management and outcomes of treatment for intramedullary spinal cord cavernous malformations are discussed in detail.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114, USA.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Ghogawala
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Ogilvy
mesh_terms: D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D002426:Cavernous Sinus; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000098:blood supply*