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Adolfo Ramírez-Zamora¹, José Biller

¹Department of Neurology, Loyola University Chicago, USA. aramirezzamora@lumc.edu

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Central nervous system (CNS) cavernous malformations (CMs) can be acquired after radiation therapy. Management is complex, especially in pregnant patients with brainstem CMs.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Neurosurgery
Vascular Malformations

Background:

Central nervous system (CNS) cavernous malformations (CMs) are vascular anomalies with unpredictable clinical courses.
While often congenital, CMs can also be acquired, particularly following radiation therapy.

Observation:

This study highlights a case of a de novo brainstem cavernous malformation that developed after radiation therapy.
A case of a pregnant patient experiencing symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage from brainstem CMs is presented to illustrate management challenges.

Findings:

Cavernous malformations constitute 8-15% of all intracranial and intraspinal vascular malformations.
Acquired CMs, especially post-radiation, are increasingly recognized in medical literature.
Clinical presentations of CMs are diverse, requiring careful evaluation.

Implications:

The findings underscore the importance of considering acquired CMs in the differential diagnosis, particularly in patients with a history of radiation therapy.
Complex cases, such as pregnant patients with brainstem CMs, necessitate multidisciplinary management strategies.
Surgical intervention is a crucial consideration for patients exhibiting progressive neurological deficits due to CMs.