Resection of multiple intramedullary spinal cord cavernous malformations in infancy: illustrative case

Hemorrhage and rehemorrhage rates of intramedullary spinal CMs are higher in the pediatric population than in the adult population. Hence, early resection of these lesions, when feasible, reduces the risk of long-term neurological deficit. Resection in infancy can be augmented by laminoplasty to preserve the posterior tension band within the spinal column, promote bony regrowth, and significantly reduce the risk of delayed deformity. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE2557.