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What is a cavernoma?
Cavernomas are abnormal clusters of vessels with small bubbles (or caverns) filled with blood that make them look like a berry. These can range in size from microscopic up to several inches in diameter.
What is cavernous malformation?
A cavernoma or cavernous malformation is a rare condition involving the abnormal dilation of a group of blood vessels. As a result of this dilation, bubble-like cavities called caverns form in the affected blood vessels. The flow of blood through these caverns is slowed down and the walls…
What is the rarest form of cavernoma?
Those that affect the central nervous system (the brain or spinal cord or both) are rather rarer. Generally, spinal cord cavernomas are rarer than those in the brain. A cerebral cavernoma could potentially develop in any part of the brain and in an individual of any age, gender or ancestry.
Is a cavernous angioma an arteriovenous malformation?
Unlike arteriovenous malformations , there is little blood flow in cavernomas. Since the walls of cavernomas are weak, blood can leak out. Cavernomas can occur in the brain and on the spinal cord. While a cavernous angioma may not affect function, it can cause seizures, stroke symptoms, hemorrhages, and headaches.
A cavernoma is a cluster of abnormal blood vessels, usually found in the brain and spinal cord. They’re sometimes known as cavernous angiomas, cavernous hemangiomas, or cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM). A typical cavernoma looks like a raspberry. It’s filled with blood that flows slowly through vessels that are like “caverns”.
What is cavernous transformation of the portal vein?
Cavernous transformation of the portal vein (also called portal cavernoma) occurs when the native portal vein is thrombosed, which means the formation of a blood clot. One-third (about 33%) of people with Deep Vein Thrombosis/Pulmonary Embolism will have a recurrence within 10 years.
What is a cerebral cavernoma (CCM)?
They’re sometimes known as cavernous angiomas, cavernous hemangiomas, or cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM). A typical cavernoma looks like a raspberry. It’s filled with blood that flows slowly through vessels that are like “caverns”. A cavernoma can vary in size from a few millimetres to several centimetres across.
Can I drive with a cavernoma?
If you have a cavernoma that’s causing symptoms, it may affect how you drive. Legally, you have to tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) that you have a cavernoma. If you have been diagnosed with a cavernoma, you make be advised to stop driving until your symptoms are controlled.