INFORMATION ON CAVERNOUS ANGIOMA

Cavernous angiomas are clusters of abnormal blood vessels found in the brain, spinal cord, and, rarely, in other areas of the body. Cavernous angiomas can be characterized by grossly dilated blood vessels with a single layer of endothelium and an absence of neuronal tissue within the lesions. These thinly-walled vessels resemble sinusoidal cavities filled with stagnant blood. Blood vessels in patients with Cavernous angiomas can range from a few millimeters to several centimeters in diameter. Cavernous angiomas lesions commonly resemble raspberries in external structure.

SYNONYMS OF CAVERNOUS ANGIOMA

Synonyms of Cavernous angiomas are:

1. Cavernous malformation.
2. Cavernous hemangioma.
3. Occult cerebrovascular malformation.
4. Intracranial vascular malformations.

CAUSES OF CAVERNOUS ANGIOMA

Cavernous Angioma can occur anywhere in the body, but usually produce serious signs and symptoms only when they occur in the central nervous system. Hemangiomas are a common vascular birthmark. They are usually painless and harmless. The cause of Cavernous Angioma is unknown. The color results from the extensive development of blood vessels at the site.

SYMPTOMS OF CAVERNOUS ANGIOMA

Some of main symptoms are:

1. Headaches.
2. Skin rash.
3. Dizziness.
4. Seizures.
5. Resulting in weakness.
6. Skin markings that look like blood vessels.
7. Skin markings that develop before or shortly after birth.

DIGNOSIS OF CAVERNOUS ANGIOMA

Diagnoses of Cavernous Angioma are:

1. Blood Test.
2. Electroencephalogram.
3. Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
4. Computerized tomography scan.

TREATMENT OF CAVERNOUS ANGIOMA

Cavernous Angioma treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Surgery may be performed if the malformation is easily accessible and is causing seizures or bleeding in the brain. The nevus flammeus type of hemangiomas may require no treatment unless they are disfiguring, psychologically distressing, become painful, or change in appearance.