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@ARTICLE{Wach:298926,
author = {J. Wach and A. E. Basaran and M. Vychopen and T. Tihan and
M. Wostrack and V. M. Butenschoen and B. Meyer and S. Siller
and N. O. Schmidt and J. Onken and P. Vajkoczy and A. N.
Santos and L. Rauschenbach$^*$ and P. Dammann and U. Sure
and J.-H. Klingler and R. Doria-Medina and J. Beck and B.-I.
Blaß and C. J. Gizaw and R. Hohenhaus and S. Krieg and O.
T. Alhalabi and L. Klein and C. Thomé and N. Kögl and P.
Kunert and T. Czernicki and T. Pantel and M. Middelkamp and
S. O. Eicker and A. H. Kattaa and D. J. Park and S. D. Chang
and F. Kilinc and M. Czabanka and E. Güresir},
title = {{L}ocal tumor control and neurological outcomes after
surgery for spinal hemangioblastomas in sporadic and
{V}on-{H}ippel-{L}indau {D}isease: {A} multicenter study.},
journal = {Neuro-Oncology},
volume = {27},
number = {6},
issn = {1522-8517},
address = {Oxford},
publisher = {Oxford Univ. Press},
reportid = {DKFZ-2025-00360},
pages = {1567–1578},
year = {2025},
note = {Volume 27, Issue 6, June 2025, Pages 1567–1578},
abstract = {Spinal hemangioblastomas (sHBs) are rare vascular tumors
with significant neurological implications. Their
management, particularly in von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease,
remains challenging due to recurrence and functional
decline. Timely identification and intervention are critical
for optimal outcomes.This international, multicenter
retrospective cohort study included 357 patients (199
VHL-associated, 158 sporadic) from 13 neuro-oncological
centers. Clinical and imaging data were analyzed to assess
progression-free survival (PFS) and functional outcomes
using the Modified McCormick Scale (mMCS) at 12 months.
Secondary analyses identified factors associated with VHL
disease in sHBs.Complete resection (CR) was achieved in
$87.7\%$ of cases, leading to significantly improved PFS at
72 months (sporadic: $95.1\%,$ VHL-associated: $91.1\%;$ HR:
0.18, $95\%CI:$ 0.08-0.4). Multivariable analysis identified
predictors of unfavorable outcomes at 12 months:
Preoperative mMCS ≥2 (OR: 5.17, p=0.008), intramedullary
tumor location (OR: 9.48, p=0.01), and preoperative bleeding
(OR: 31.12, p=0.02). Factors independently associated with
VHL disease in sHBs included non-cervical tumor location
(OR: 2.08, p=0.004), intramedullary growth (OR: 2.39,
p<0.001), and age <43 years (OR: 3.24, p<0.001). Functional
improvements were observed in most patients, particularly
those with sporadic sHBs.Complete surgical resection is
essential for long-term tumor control and favorable
functional outcomes in both sporadic and VHL-associated
sHBs. Early intervention, particularly in mild symptomatic
and progressive cases, before neurological deterioration or
hemorrhage, optimizes recovery. This study, the largest of
its kind in a multicentric international setting, provides
robust evidence to guide the management of both sporadic and
VHL-associated sHBs.},
keywords = {Complete resection (Other) / Multicenter study (Other) /
Neurological outcomes (Other) / Progression-free survival
(Other) / Spinal hemangioblastomas (Other) / Von
Hippel-Lindau disease (Other)},
cin = {ED01},
ddc = {610},
cid = {I:(DE-He78)ED01-20160331},
pnm = {899 - ohne Topic (POF4-899)},
pid = {G:(DE-HGF)POF4-899},
typ = {PUB:(DE-HGF)16},
pubmed = {pmid:39950840},
doi = {10.1093/neuonc/noaf041},
url = {https://inrepo02.dkfz.de/record/298926},
}