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==What are the symptoms of cavernous angioma?== | ==What are the symptoms of cavernous angioma?== | ||
Clinical presentations of cavernous angioma vary depending on where the lesion is found. | [[Clinical presentations]] of [[cavernous angioma]] vary depending on where the [[lesion]] is found. [[Symptom]]s include [[headache]], [[seizures]], [[hemorrhage]] and [[focal neurologic deficits]]. | ||
==What causes cavernous angioma?== | ==What causes cavernous angioma?== | ||
*The exact cause of cavernous angioma is still unknown. | *The exact cause of [[cavernous angioma]] is still unknown. | ||
*However, it is believed that it usually develops as a form of compensation to the lack of normal vessels brought about by [[hypoplasia]], [[aplasia]], or early occlusion of newly formed | *However, it is believed that it usually develops as a form of [[compensation]] to the lack of normal [[vessels]] brought about by [[hypoplasia]], [[aplasia]], or early occlusion of newly formed [[veins]].<br /> | ||
==Who is at highest risk?== | ==Who is at highest risk?== | ||
Patients with family history of cavernous angioma are at high risk of having this disease. Genetic testing is advised. | Patients with [[family history]] of [[cavernous angioma]] are at [[high risk]] of having this [[disease]]. [[Genetic testing]] is advised. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Imaging studies, particularly | [[Imaging studies]], particularly [[magnetic resonance imaging]] ([[MRI]]) are usually used to detect [[cavernous angioma]]. | ||
==When to seek urgent medical care?== | ==When to seek urgent medical care?== | ||
If symptoms such as [[seizure]], [[headache]], or [[progressive neurologic deficit]] develop, immediate consultation should be done to evaluate for possible new bleeding or cavernous angioma. | If [[symptoms]] such as [[seizure]], [[headache]], or [[progressive neurologic deficit]] develop, immediate [[consultation]] should be done to evaluate for possible new [[bleeding]] or [[cavernous angioma]]. | ||
==Treatment options== | ==[[Treatment]] options== | ||
* | *[[Conservative management]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Surgical resection]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Stereotactic radiosurgery]] | ||
==Where to find medical care for cavernous angioma?== | ==Where to find medical care for cavernous angioma?== | ||
Please proceed to the medical center for cavernous angioma nearest your place, which you can find [https://www.google.com/maps/search/hospitals/ here]. | Please proceed to the [[medical center]] for [[cavernous angioma]] nearest your place, which you can find [https://www.google.com/maps/search/hospitals/ here]. | ||
==Prevention== | ==Prevention== | ||
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*Maintain normal [[vitamin D]] levels | *Maintain normal [[vitamin D]] levels | ||
*Regular monitoring of [[blood pressure]] | *Regular monitoring of [[blood pressure]] | ||
* | *Treat [[sleep apnea]] | ||
* | *Receive yearly [[flu vaccine]] | ||
* | *Be [[stress]]-free | ||
==What to expect (outlook/perspective)== | ==What to expect (outlook/perspective)== | ||
Cavernous angioma is usually benign and does not produce life-threatening bleeding. | [[Cavernous angioma]] is usually [[benign]] and does not produce [[life-threatening]] [[bleeding]]. | ||
==Possible complications== | ==Possible [[complications]]== | ||
* | *[[Bleeding]] | ||
* | *[[Progressive neurologic deficit]] | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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Overview
Cavernous angiomas are vascular malformations with thin-walled endothelial-lining. It has two types: sporadic or familial with autosomal dominant inheritance.
What are the symptoms of cavernous angioma?
Clinical presentations of cavernous angioma vary depending on where the lesion is found. Symptoms include headache, seizures, hemorrhage and focal neurologic deficits.
What causes cavernous angioma?
- The exact cause of cavernous angioma is still unknown.
- However, it is believed that it usually develops as a form of compensation to the lack of normal vessels brought about by hypoplasia, aplasia, or early occlusion of newly formed veins.
Who is at highest risk?
Patients with family history of cavernous angioma are at high risk of having this disease. Genetic testing is advised.
Diagnosis
Imaging studies, particularly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are usually used to detect cavernous angioma.
When to seek urgent medical care?
If symptoms such as seizure, headache, or progressive neurologic deficit develop, immediate consultation should be done to evaluate for possible new bleeding or cavernous angioma.
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for cavernous angioma?
Please proceed to the medical center for cavernous angioma nearest your place, which you can find here.
Prevention
- Genetic testing
- Quit smoking
- Maintain normal vitamin D levels
- Regular monitoring of blood pressure
- Treat sleep apnea
- Receive yearly flu vaccine
- Be stress-free
What to expect (outlook/perspective)
Cavernous angioma is usually benign and does not produce life-threatening bleeding.
Possible complications
Sources