Abstract
Gorham’s disease, also called massive osteolysis or vanishing bone disease, is an enigmatic condition caused by endothelial proliferation occurring in bone and soft tissue. Death is frequent when there is spinal or visceral involvement. We present a case of spinal and skull base Gorham’s disease that was reversed by radiation therapy administered while the spine was supported by a halo vest. The literature is reviewed.
Similar content being viewed by others
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Additional information
Received: 30 October 1996
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Mawk, J., Obukhov, S., Nichols, W. et al. Successful conservative management of Gorham disease of the skull base and cervical spine. Child’s Nerv Syst 13, 622–625 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003810050155
Published:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s003810050155