Brown-Sequard syndrome after management of vertebral hemangioma with intralesional alcohol - A case report

Study Design. This report describes Brown-Sequard syndrome after intralesio nal injection of absolute alcohol into vertebral hemangioma. Objective. To discuss whether the described technique is safe in the manage ment of vertebral hemangiomas. Summary of Background Data. The management of vertebral hemangiomas remains controversial. There have been reports of successful management using intr alesional absolute alcohol. Methods. The clinical and radiologic features of the reported complication are detailed. Results. Intralesional injection of absolute alcohol caused Brown-Sequard s yndrome. Conclusion. This case shows that intralesional alcohol injection cannot be considered a safe technique for management of vertebral hemangiomas with sp inal cord compression.