TY - JOUR
T1 - Natural history of cavernous malformations of the brain
AU - Feiz-Erfan, Iman
AU - Zabramski, Joseph M.
AU - Lanzino, Giuseppe
AU - Porter, Randall W.
PY - 2002/9
Y1 - 2002/9
N2 - Cavernous malformations of the brain are a subgroup of vascular malformations that can be asymptomatic or that can manifest with hemorrhage, seizures, or focal neurological deficits. Since the advent of magnetic resonance imaging, they are readily detectable and are diagnosed with increasing frequency. Understanding the natural history of cavernous malformations represents the first critical step in choosing the most appropriate treatment for patients. This article reviews the current literature on the natural history of cavernous malformations of the brain, including the rates of hemorrhage and seizures associated with these lesions. Potential risk factors for hemorrhage are also discussed. 2002, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.
AB - Cavernous malformations of the brain are a subgroup of vascular malformations that can be asymptomatic or that can manifest with hemorrhage, seizures, or focal neurological deficits. Since the advent of magnetic resonance imaging, they are readily detectable and are diagnosed with increasing frequency. Understanding the natural history of cavernous malformations represents the first critical step in choosing the most appropriate treatment for patients. This article reviews the current literature on the natural history of cavernous malformations of the brain, including the rates of hemorrhage and seizures associated with these lesions. Potential risk factors for hemorrhage are also discussed. 2002, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.
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U2 - 10.1053/otns.2002.32487
DO - 10.1053/otns.2002.32487
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0036765951
SN - 1092-440X
VL - 5
SP - 171
EP - 175
JO - Operative Techniques in Neurosurgery
JF - Operative Techniques in Neurosurgery
IS - 3
ER -