Neurosurgery · 2005
Angioleiomyoma of the cavernous sinus: case report.
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Figueiredo Eberval Gadelha, Gomes Marcos, Vellutini Eduardo, Rosemberg Sérgio, Marino Raul
Аннотация
OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE: Angioleiomyomas (ALMs) are relatively rare, benign, vascular soft tissue tumors that occur most frequently in the extremities of middle-aged individuals. To date, only two cases of intracranial ALMs have been described, both with little emphasis on the clinical, surgical, and radiological aspects. Neither of these reported cases of ALM involved the cavernous sinus. Furthermore, there is no previous intracranial ALM magnetic resonance imaging scan described in the literature. This report presents the first case of cavernous sinus ALM, emphasizing the clinical, radiological, and surgical aspects.
CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 52-year-old man had a 2-year history of horizontal diplopia and frontal headache. Facial numbness and impaired visual acuity in the previous 6 months were also reported. Physical examination revealed paralysis of right Cranial Nerves III, IV, and VI. A decrease in optical acuity was also noted. Computed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging scans demonstrated a mass lesion located in the right cavernous sinus, which enhanced homogeneously with administration of intravenous contrast medium.
INTERVENTION: A total resection was performed via a right frontotemporal craniotomy and a pretemporal approach with peeling of the middle fossa. The postoperative course was uneventful. Histological examination identified the ALM, with no recurrence noted during follow-up.
CONCLUSION: It is unknown why intracranial ALMs have not been reported more frequently in the literature. Although ALMs are a rare occurrence, misinterpretation of this lesion may also have contributed to the lack of reported cases. Before surgery, ALMs can be distinguished from meningiomas and schwannomas but not from hemangiomas. The prognosis of intracranial ALM is good, as suggested in this case as well as the two previously reported cases.
CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 52-year-old man had a 2-year history of horizontal diplopia and frontal headache. Facial numbness and impaired visual acuity in the previous 6 months were also reported. Physical examination revealed paralysis of right Cranial Nerves III, IV, and VI. A decrease in optical acuity was also noted. Computed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging scans demonstrated a mass lesion located in the right cavernous sinus, which enhanced homogeneously with administration of intravenous contrast medium.
INTERVENTION: A total resection was performed via a right frontotemporal craniotomy and a pretemporal approach with peeling of the middle fossa. The postoperative course was uneventful. Histological examination identified the ALM, with no recurrence noted during follow-up.
CONCLUSION: It is unknown why intracranial ALMs have not been reported more frequently in the literature. Although ALMs are a rare occurrence, misinterpretation of this lesion may also have contributed to the lack of reported cases. Before surgery, ALMs can be distinguished from meningiomas and schwannomas but not from hemangiomas. The prognosis of intracranial ALM is good, as suggested in this case as well as the two previously reported cases.