Management of incidental cavernous malformations: a review.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2011
Abstract
Cavernous 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.
Volume
31
Issue
6
First Page
5
Last Page
5
ISSN
1092-0684
Published In/Presented At
Dalyai, R. T., Ghobrial, G., Awad, I., Tjoumakaris, S., Gonzalez, L. F., Dumont, A. S., Chalouhi, N., Randazzo, C., Rosenwasser, R., & Jabbour, P. (2011). Management of incidental cavernous malformations: a review. Neurosurgical focus, 31(6), E5. https://doi.org/10.3171/2011.9.FOCUS11211
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
22133177
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article