Background:
Spinal hemangioblastoma (HB) is a highly vascularized tumor commonly presenting in the lower thoracic and lumbar segments. It typically causes spinal compression, extensive bleeding, and/or syringomyelia.
Case Description:
A 32-year-old female presented with persistent headaches with a cervical MRI showing an intradural and extradural mass extending from the obex to C2. Following surgical tumor resection, the patient’s symptoms resolved.
Conclusion:
Resection of spinal HB requires direct removal of the tumor mass as the accompanying cystic components typically spontaneously regress.
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