Prolonged injection angiography for diagnosing intracranial cavernous hemangiomas

Radiology. 1979 Apr;131(1):137-8. doi: 10.1148/131.1.137.

Abstract

A case of intracranial cavernous hemangioma displaying feeding arteries, tumor stains, and venous pools is presented. Tumors of this type may simulate avascular masses on angiography; however, when surgically excised, they bleed profusely. A correct preoperative diagnosis can help avoid unnecessary incisions. Prolonged injection angiography clearly depicts the tumors and their venous pools, which may be pathognomonic of cavernous hemangiomas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Neoplasms / blood supply
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cerebral Angiography* / methods
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous / blood supply
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Radionuclide Imaging

Substances

  • Contrast Media