Although rare, anastomosing hemangiomas can occur in the spinal epidural space. Radiologically, the tumors show horn-like projections encircling the spinal cord, which can be diagnostic cues. Anastomosing hemangiomas should be included in the differential diagnosis of spinal epidural tumors, especially when characteristic horn-like projections are present. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE24265.