Intramedullary cavernous malformations - 5 case reports

Five cases of intramedullary cavernous malformations were retrospectively r eviewed. There were 4 women and one man ranging in age from 30 to 67 years. Thoracic spinal cord was involved twice and cervical curd in three cases. Four of them underwent surgery : two improved, one remained stable and symp toms worsened in one. Clinical, radiological features and surgical manageme nt are discussed in the light of the follow-up and literature analysis. The role of T2* weighted sequence in MR diagnosis of intramedullary cavernomas is emphasised.