What Are Hemangiomas?
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4. Spinal Hemangiomas
Spinal hemangiomas are a typical form of benign spinal tumor. Approximately 11 percent of the population may have this type of tumor.3Tafti, Dawood, and Nathan D. Cecava. ‘Spinal Hemangioma.’ National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 8 Aug. 2020, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532997. But these growths often don’t cause symptoms, so people are unaware they have them. For those who do experience symptoms, back pain is the most typical symptom.3Tafti, Dawood, and Nathan D. Cecava. ‘Spinal Hemangioma.’ National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 8 Aug. 2020, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532997.
Men and women between their 40s and 60s are the population segment most likely to have spinal hemangiomas. Women appear to experience symptoms more often than men. Treatment is only necessary if there’s significant pain or neurological issues.
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