Management of incidental cavernous malformations: a review
2011; American Association of Neurological Surgeons; Volume: 31; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês
10.3171/2011.9.focus11211
ISSN1092-0684
AutoresRichard Dalyai, George M. Ghobrial, Issam A. Awad, Stavropoula Tjoumakaris, L. Fernando Gonzalez, Aaron S. Dumont, Nohra Chalouhi, Ciro Randazzo, Robert H. Rosenwasser, Pascal Jabbour,
Tópico(s)Meningioma and schwannoma management
ResumoCavernous malformations (CMs) are angiographically occult vascular malformations that are frequently found incidentally on MR imaging. Despite this benign presentation, these lesions could cause symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, seizures, and focal neurological deficits. Cavernomas can be managed conservatively with neuroimaging studies, surgically with lesion removal, or with radiosurgery. Considering recent studies examining the CM's natural history, imaging techniques, and possible therapeutic interventions, the authors provide a concise review of the literature and discuss the optimal management of incidental CMs.
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