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Capillary haemangioma arising from the anterior choroidal artery

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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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