A Newborn with Ptosis Secondary to a Cavernous Haemangioma

CLF Woo, BHT Ho, BWY Young

Abstract

Intracranial cavernous haemangioma is rare in neonates. Its natural course is still unclear. Surgical resection is recommended in symptomatic cases. A neonate suffered from intracranial cavernous haemangioma causing unilateral third nerve palsy was presented. The cavernous haemangioma resolved spontaneous in a few months time. The presentations, imaging findings and progress were reported.

Key words : Cavernous haemangioma; Intracranial