Percutaneous Vertebroplasty for Aggressive Vertebral Hemangiomas

Spinal hemangiomas constitute a large heterogeneous group of lesions. According to their anatomic location, spinal hemangiomas can be classified into two categories: non-osseous and osseous vertebral hemangiomas (VH). Non-osseous hemangiomas are rare. Vertebral hemangiomas are common vascular lesions in the spine with the majority being incidental findings. Approximately 1% of those lesions become symptomatic by causing pain, neurologic deficit, or both and are considered aggressive hemangiomas. These lesions require treatment.