Abstract
Background
Capillary haemangioma of the central nervous system is extremely rare. Histologically proven cases developed in the dura mater and choroid plexus, or were typically intracranial extensions of an extra-cranial lesion.
Features
This report details a case that developed in the anterior choroidal artery of a newborn infant and manifested as a lethal intra-cerebral haemorrhage. Pathological criteria for the diagnosis of vascular malformations should be carefully investigated and the differential diagnoses of the present case are discussed.
Prognosis
Intracranial haemangioma presents a diagnostic challenge and the treatment of deep lesions remains problematic.
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We are grateful to A. El-Ghalem for his invaluable assistance and Ms. T. Westcott for the English correction.
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Le Bihannic, A., Michot, C., Heckly, A. et al. Capillary haemangioma arising from the anterior choroidal artery. Childs Nerv Syst 21, 265–271 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-004-1085-1
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