# Abdominal Pain Mimicking a Neurological Disorder: A Case Report of Spinal Cavernous Malformation in a Pediatric Patient

## TL;DR

A 13-year-old boy's abdominal pain was mistakenly thought to be a stomach issue, but it was actually caused by a rare spinal condition.

## Contribution

The case introduces new treatment approaches for spinal cavernous malformations in pediatric patients.

## Key findings

- Abdominal pain in a pediatric patient was linked to a spinal cavernous malformation.
- Initial gastrointestinal diagnosis was incorrect, leading to delayed treatment.
- The case emphasizes the need for thorough neurological evaluation in pediatric abdominal pain.

## Abstract

We present a case of a 13-year-old boy with abdominal pain initially misdiagnosed as gastrointestinal in origin. Despite initial outpatient management, his symptoms rapidly deteriorated, revealing a central-medullary cavernous malformation causing spinal cord compression. This case underscores the importance of a comprehensive pediatric examination and highlights new treatment approaches for spinal cavernous malformations.