Pathology
Microscopy H&E
MACROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
Multiple, grayish-white to grayish-brown, soft friable tissue fragment altogether measures 3.0x2.5 cms with hematoma of different stages with localized capsule and vascular nodule. (not shown)
MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION:
Section studies show glial tissue fragments with multiple thin walled blood vessels lacking muscular coat along with the areas of necrosis, fibrosis, hemorrhage (different stage of evolution), calcifications and inflammatory infiltrate. There are multiple haemosiderin-laden macrophages.
DIAGNOSIS: Benign vascular lesion (Cavernoma)