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Spinal hemangioblastoma

MedGen UID:
869793
Concept ID:
C4024223
Neoplastic Process
Synonym: Spinal Hemangioblastoma
 
HPO: HP:0009713

Definition

A hemangioblastoma of the spinal cord. [from HPO]

Conditions with this feature

Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome
MedGen UID:
42458
Concept ID:
C0019562
Disease or Syndrome
Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome is characterized by hemangioblastomas of the brain, spinal cord, and retina; renal cysts and clear cell renal cell carcinoma; pheochromocytoma, pancreatic cysts, and neuroendocrine tumors; endolymphatic sac tumors; and epididymal and broad ligament cysts. Cerebellar hemangioblastomas may be associated with headache, vomiting, gait disturbances, or ataxia. Spinal hemangioblastomas and related syrinx usually present with pain. Sensory and motor loss may develop with cord compression. Retinal hemangioblastomas may be the initial manifestation of VHL syndrome and can cause vision loss. Renal cell carcinoma occurs in about 70% of individuals with VHL and is the leading cause of mortality. Pheochromocytomas can be asymptomatic but may cause sustained or episodic hypertension. Pancreatic lesions often remain asymptomatic and rarely cause endocrine or exocrine insufficiency. Endolymphatic sac tumors can cause hearing loss of varying severity, which can be a presenting symptom. Cystadenomas of the epididymis are relatively common. They rarely cause problems, unless bilateral, in which case they may result in infertility.

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PubMed

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Neurol Sci 2016 Jun;37(6):899-906. Epub 2016 Feb 23 doi: 10.1007/s10072-016-2508-y. PMID: 26908123

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Etiology

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Li X, Wang J, Niu J, Hong J, Feng Y
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Westwick HJ, Giguère JF, Shamji MF
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Diagnosis

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World Neurosurg 2022 Feb;158:1-10. Epub 2021 Oct 21 doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.10.105. PMID: 34687932
Chang H, Li J, Wang P, Lu X, Li B
Neurochirurgie 2020 Feb;66(1):56-60. Epub 2020 Jan 14 doi: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2019.11.005. PMID: 31953074
Li X, Wang J, Niu J, Hong J, Feng Y
Neurol Sci 2016 Jun;37(6):899-906. Epub 2016 Feb 23 doi: 10.1007/s10072-016-2508-y. PMID: 26908123
Pruksakorn P, Siwanuwatn R, Snabboon T
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Therapy

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Wang C
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Prognosis

Wang H, Zhang L, Wang H, Nan Y, Ma Q
Acta Neurol Belg 2021 Aug;121(4):973-981. Epub 2020 Jul 7 doi: 10.1007/s13760-020-01420-4. PMID: 32638270
Yousef A, Rutkowski MJ, Yalcin CE, Eren OC, Caliskan I, Tihan T
J Neurooncol 2019 Jul;143(3):547-552. Epub 2019 May 14 doi: 10.1007/s11060-019-03189-w. PMID: 31089924
Bridges KJ, Jaboin JJ, Kubicky CD, Than KD
Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2017 Mar;154:59-66. Epub 2017 Jan 18 doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2017.01.012. PMID: 28129633
Li X, Wang J, Niu J, Hong J, Feng Y
Neurol Sci 2016 Jun;37(6):899-906. Epub 2016 Feb 23 doi: 10.1007/s10072-016-2508-y. PMID: 26908123
Westwick HJ, Giguère JF, Shamji MF
Neuroepidemiology 2016;46(1):14-23. Epub 2015 Nov 19 doi: 10.1159/000441147. PMID: 26581039

Clinical prediction guides

Calderón-Garcidueñas AL, Piña-Ballantyne SA, Espinosa-Aguilar EJ, de Jesús Ramos-Sánchez R
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Tsuchiya T, Takami H, Yoshimoto S, Nambu S, Takayanagi S, Tanaka S, Saito N
World Neurosurg 2022 Nov;167:e127-e136. Epub 2022 Aug 6 doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.07.118. PMID: 35944861
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Westwick HJ, Giguère JF, Shamji MF
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Recent systematic reviews

Jankovic D, Hanissian A, Rotim K, Splavski B, Arnautovic KI
World Neurosurg 2022 Feb;158:1-10. Epub 2021 Oct 21 doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.10.105. PMID: 34687932
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