{"id":"bcd17660-84f3-4f93-bd93-dfd6417d836c","slug":"comment-regarding-the-article-posttraumatic-thoracic-epidural-capillary-hemangioma","title":"Comment regarding the article “Posttraumatic thoracic epidural capillary hemangioma”","authors":["Ali Akhaddar"],"abstract":"Background: The article by Dr. Sudhir et al. presents a case of spinal cord compression due to a thoracic epidural capillary hemangioma following spinal trauma. The authors report that the tumor was protruding into the right T7/T8 neural foramen, but there is a discrepancy regarding its extension into the T6–7 foramen instead of T7–8. Additionally, the presence of a prior T7 burst fracture remains unclear, as imaging suggests a healed fracture at the T11 vertebral body. Summary: The letter highlights the need for clarification regarding the previous spinal injury and the classification of the tumor as 'posttraumatic.' It also points out that the authors may have overlooked additional cases of spinal epidural capillary hemangiomas in the literature, which could provide a more comprehensive understanding of this condition. The author hopes that these comments will enhance the discourse surrounding this rare entity. Conclusion: The discrepancies noted in the original article warrant further investigation by the authors to accurately classify the case. Until these issues are addressed, the characterization of the tumor as 'posttraumatic' remains questionable. The inclusion of additional literature on similar cases would also benefit the readers' understanding of spinal epidural capillary hemangiomas. Keywords: epidural, capillary hemangioma, spinal trauma, spinal cord compression, thoracic spine, discrepancy, literature review","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/placeholders/specialty/spine.png","publishDate":"2020-08-15T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_438_2020","categories":["Spine","Letter to the Editor"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/10206/SNI-11-251.pdf"}