INFORMATION ON CAVERNOMAS

Cavernous is a rare disorder of the capillaries and smallest veins in one part of the brain. The disorder occurs when a blood-filled mass resembling a tumor, called a hemangioma, forms. Affects of Cavernous include headaches and seizures. Cavernous malformation is frequently inherited.

SYNONYMS OF CAVERNOMAS

Synonyms of Cavernomas are:

1. Capillary angioma.
2. Brain vascular malformation.
3. Cavernous angiomas.
4. Venous angiomas.

CAUSES OF CAVERNOMAS

Cerebral amyloid angiopathy is the other major cause of Cavernomas as it develops inconspicuously, and it is estimated that about half a percent of the population have cavernomas in their central nervous system. The majority of cavernomas are detected at the age of 20 to 40 years Cavernomas situated in the brainstem or the cerebellum tends to bleed more easily and cause more damage than those found in the cerebrum.

SYMPTOMS OF CAVERNOMAS

Some of main symptoms are:

1. Headache.
2. Nausea.
3. Vomiting.
4. Visual disturbance.
5. Sleepiness.

DIGNOSIS OF CAVERNOMAS

Diagnoses of Cavernomas are:

1. Blood Test.
2. Computerized Axial Tomography.
3. Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
4. Electroencephalogram.

TREATMENT OF CAVERNOMAS

Treatment for cavernous is symptomatic and supportive. Surgery may be performed if the malformation is easily accessible and is causing seizures or bleeding in the brain. Surgical procedures may be considered too risky for some elderly patients.