Cervical intra and extramedullary hemangioblastoma with associated syringomyelia: A case report and review of the literature.

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.