Cervical Intramedullary Cavernous Haemangioma: A Rare Cause of Acute Hemiparesis

Authors

  • Caisha Nivenia Moses Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
  • Wan Syahmi Wan Mohamad Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
  • Kamarul Aryffin Baharuddin Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
  • Shu Bing Chan Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v24i04.2690

Keywords:

Spinal Cord, Haemorrhage, Hemangioma Cavernous

Abstract

This case report describes a 45-year-old female who presented with acute hemiparesis and was initially diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke. Subsequent evaluation of her non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) brain revealed a lesion in her spinal cord, which was further identified as intramedullary mass on cervical spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This case underscores the importance of differential diagnosis in patients presented with acute hemiparesis, comprehensive assessment of NCCT scan, and the crucial role of MRI in diagnosing spinal cord lesions. Surgical intervention, involving laminectomy and excision of the lesion, was essential and resulted in significant postoperative improvement, highlighting the pivotal role of surgery in managing such conditions.

 

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Published

01.10.2025

How to Cite

Moses, C. N., Wan Mohamad, W. S., Kamarul Aryffin Baharuddin, & Chan, S. B. (2025). Cervical Intramedullary Cavernous Haemangioma: A Rare Cause of Acute Hemiparesis. IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 24(04). https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v24i04.2690