Microsurgical resection of a radicular hemangioblastoma with subarachnoid hemorrhage: how I do it

Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2020 Apr;162(4):957-959. doi: 10.1007/s00701-020-04229-5. Epub 2020 Jan 20.

Abstract

Background: Hemangioblastomas (HBL) are benign tumors occurring sporadically or associated with Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome (VHL).

Method: We present the pre-, per-, and postoperative course of a rare case with radicular HBL presenting with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) in the frame of VHL. We describe the microsurgical approach.

Conclusion: Complete microsurgical in bloc resection has been performed. Postoperative course was uneventful.

Keywords: Hemangioblastoma; Spine; Subarachnoid hemorrhage; Tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Hemangioblastoma / complications
  • Hemangioblastoma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Microsurgery / adverse effects
  • Microsurgery / methods*
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / surgery*
  • von Hippel-Lindau Disease / surgery*