Surgical treatment of cerebellar hemangioblastomas.

CONCLUSIONS: HBL of the cerebellum should be resected when symptomatic or when the tumor (or a tumor-associated cyst) shows signs of enlargement. Surgical intent should seek en bloc resection to minimize intraoperative bleeding. Patients with HBLs must be tested for VHL gene mutations, and in confirmed cases, relatives should be offered genetic counseling. PMID: 28840067 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28840067?dopt=Abstract

Source: Surgical Neurology International - August 27, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Surg Neurol Int Source Type: research