Multiple Large-Size Cystic Cerebral Cavernomas

Efe I. E., Aydin O. U., Alabulut A., Celik O., Aydin K.

WORLD NEUROSURGERY, vol.139, pp.410-414, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 139
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.04.189
  • Journal Name: WORLD NEUROSURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Index Islamicus, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.410-414
  • Keywords: Cerebellar cyst, Cystic brain lesions, Cystic cavernoma, Multiple cavernomas, NATURAL-HISTORY, MALFORMATIONS, ANGIOMAS
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Cerebral cavernomas are vascular malformations characterized by networks of abnormally dilated capillaries. They typically present as nodules with mixed signal intensity and a surrounding hemosiderin rim on magnetic resonance imaging. They may occur as multiple lesions in the autosomal-dominant familial form. In rare cases, cavernomas may form cystic masses, mimicking other pathologies.