Cavernous malformations are uncommon vascular lesions with an estimated prevalence of 0.5% in the general population. Intramedullary cavernous malformations (ICM) represent a rare subset of lesions, which account for approximately 5% of all cavernous malformations. A few studies have suggested that minor and major trauma or even intense exertion may increase the risk of hemorrhage. In Mar 13, 2017, Pedro Aguilar-Salinas and others published an article in << Cureus >> which title is “High-energy Trauma Precipitating Intramedullary Cavernous Malformation Hemorrhage – A Possible Underreported Mechanism”, reported the case of a 62-year-old male who developed progressive neurological deterioration following a motor vehicle accident. During work-up, an ICM was found at T4 and was surgically removed.
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