Extra-axial cavernous malformation of the cerebellopontine angle: illustrative case
These lesions can cause significant symptoms, often leading to unfavorable clinical outcomes despite surgical intervention. Gross-total resection with CN preservation is the goal, but more data with earlier intervention and longer follow-up are needed to refine treatment strategies. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE24528.
Authors
- Joshua S. Catapano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6599-0269)
- Michael T. Lawton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1887-3980)
- Lea Scherschinski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2791-3809)
- Christopher Adereti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5523-3413)
- Ashia M. Hackett
- Brandon M. Fox
- Elsa Nico
- Adam T. Eberle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3905-7338)
- Joelle N. Hartke
- Ethan A. Winkler
- Essam S. Hashem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9968-5348)
Institutions
- Lahey Hospital and Medical Center (US)
- Barrow Neurological Institute (US)
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (US)
- California Miramar University (US)
- Lahey Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Neurosurgery Case Lessons
- Published
- 2025-03-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3171/case24528
- Primary Topic
- Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00