Aggressive Vertebral Hemangioma in Early Adolescent Age Group: Atypical Presentation with Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Appearance

Authors

  • B. B. Sharma Department of Radio-Diagnosis, SGT Medical College, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana 122505, India.
  • Shashi Sharma Department of Paediatrics, SGT Medical College & RI, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana 122505, India.
  • Meghna Varma Department of Radio-Diagnosis, SGT Medical College, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana 122505, India.
  • Vinod Bende Department of Radio-Diagnosis, SGT Medical College, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana 122505, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/hmms/v18/9846D

Keywords:

Aggressive, backache, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, vertebral hemangiomas, vascular malformations

Abstract

Vertebral hemangiomas (VHs) are vascular abnormalities of the vertebrae may be asymptomatic until maturity. Young people often come with unexplained back pain, which can be difficult to diagnose. We discuss the case of a 15-year-old female who had long-term, unexplained upper back pain in the dorsal region. After ruling out various infective and malignant pathologies, she was diagnosed with aggressive VH and treated with decompressive therapy. The importance of imaging tests such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in such situations is highlighted in this case.

Published

2021-08-14

How to Cite

B. B. Sharma, Shashi Sharma, Meghna Varma, & Vinod Bende. (2021). Aggressive Vertebral Hemangioma in Early Adolescent Age Group: Atypical Presentation with Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Appearance . Highlights on Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 18, 222–228. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/hmms/v18/9846D

Issue

Highlights on Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 18

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