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Intracranial cavernous malformations.

Peter P Rivera1, Robert A Willinsky, Phillip J Porter

  • 1University of Toronto Vascular Malformation Study Group, Toronto Western Hospital, Fell Pavilion 3-210, 339 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8, Canada. robert.willinsky@uhn.on.ca

Neuroimaging Clinics of North America
|June 14, 2003
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Cavernous malformations (CMs) are increasingly diagnosed using CT and MR imaging. Characteristic imaging findings confirm CMs, but atypical presentations require follow-up to diagnose, especially for deep CMs with high event rates.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroradiology
  • Vascular Neurology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Cavernous malformations (CMs) are vascular anomalies increasingly detected via advanced imaging techniques.
  • Both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals are diagnosed with CMs, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnostic criteria.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnostic utility of MR imaging in identifying cavernous malformations.
  • To discuss the management implications for deep cavernous malformations based on their clinical event rates.

Main Methods:

  • Review of characteristic MR imaging findings for subacute and chronic blood products in CMs.
  • Discussion of diagnostic challenges posed by atypical CM presentations, particularly after recent hemorrhage.
  • Analysis of clinical event rates associated with deep CMs.

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Main Results:

  • MR imaging can reliably diagnose CMs based on typical blood product morphology.
  • Atypical CM appearances necessitate follow-up imaging for definitive diagnosis.
  • Deep CMs exhibit a significant rate of clinical events.

Conclusions:

  • Diagnosis of cavernous malformations is frequently achievable with MR imaging.
  • Close follow-up or surgical intervention is warranted for deep CMs due to their high clinical event rate.