J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2012 Aug;52(2):144-147. 10.3340/jkns.2012.52.2.144.

Intraventricular Cavernous Hemangiomas Located at the Foramen of Monro

• Lee BJ
• Choi CY
• Lee CH

• KMID: 2190554
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2012.52.2.144

Abstract

Intraventricular cavernous hemangiomas are uncommon. Among them, those occurred at the foramen of Monro in the third ventricle may be of particular interest because of its rarity, development of hydrocephalus, being differentiated from other brain lesions. We present a rare case of intraventricular cavernous hemangioma at foramen of Monro which was resected through microsurgery and also review the relevant literatures.

Keyword

Cavernous hemangioma; Intraventricular; Third ventricle; Foramen of Monro; Hydrocephalus; Arteriovenous malformations

MeSH Terms

Arteriovenous Malformations
Brain
Caves
Cerebral Ventricles
Hemangioma, Cavernous
Hydrocephalus
Microsurgery
Third Ventricle

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Computed tomogram (CT) shows enlargement of both lateral ventricles which is caused by 3 cm sized multi-lobular calcified mass with slightly peripheral rim enhancement. It is located at the foramen of Monro in the third ventricle and seems to be close to the left thalamus parenchyme partially (A). Magnetic resonance image (MRI) reveals a relatively well-delineated third ventricular mass with heterogeneous signal intensities in the center of lesion on T1-weighted image (B). Typical peripheral hemosiderin rim of low signal intensity is not delineated on T2-weighted image (C). Minimal peripheral enhancement at the right posterior portion of the mass is seen on enhanced T1-weighted image (D). There is a minimal perilesional edema in the left thalamus on the FLAIR image (E). The mass around foramen of Monro is seen on enhanced sagittal T1-weighted image (F).

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  Fig. 2 Operative finding shows that the mass with xanthochromic and lobular surface obstructing the foramen of Monro is located in the third ventricle. The left posterior margin of the mass is close to the thalamus.

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  Fig. 3 The histological examinations reveal a large hyalinized vessels filled with organizing thrombus (A). Immunostaining for smooth muscle actin (SMA) is positive in the vessel wall (B).

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  Fig. 4 Post operative sagittal MRI shows no evidence of residual mass and improved hydrocephalus.

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