Aimé Kaoudi1, Cyrille Capel1, Louis Chenin1, Johann Peltier1, Michel Lefranc2. 1. Department of Neurosurgery, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, France. 2. Department of Neurosurgery, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, France. Electronic address: lefrancm@me.com.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Aggressive vertebral hemangiomas are rare tumors of the spine. The treatment management strategy usually consists of vertebroplasty, radiation therapy, or, in rare cases of surgical strategy. CASE DESCRIPTION: We present a case of a bulging sacral S1-S2 hemangioma in the spinal canal that could not be managed in the usual manner. CONCLUSION: Here we demonstrate the usefulness of radiofrequency ablation technique as an alternative treatment, as well as robotic assistance for optimal placement of the ablation probe within the lesion.
BACKGROUND:Aggressive vertebral hemangiomas are rare tumors of the spine. The treatment management strategy usually consists of vertebroplasty, radiation therapy, or, in rare cases of surgical strategy. CASE DESCRIPTION: We present a case of a bulging sacral S1-S2 hemangioma in the spinal canal that could not be managed in the usual manner. CONCLUSION: Here we demonstrate the usefulness of radiofrequency ablation technique as an alternative treatment, as well as robotic assistance for optimal placement of the ablation probe within the lesion.