European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
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Typical hemangioma of cauda equina with relative clear margin has been described in some case reports, but atypical hemangioma with invasion, infiltration, and augmentation of all nerve roots in the cauda equina area has never been reported. In this paper, we reported a rare case with invasive hemangioma in cauda equina, and analyzed its radiological appearance and treatment. ⋯ Surgery may be the first management modality for hemangiomas with severe or progressive neurologic deficits, and radiotherapy may be an alternative therapy to treat hemangiomas according to accurate histopathologic diagnosis.