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Giant cavernous hemangiomas of the brain
Amit Agrawal1, Pankaj Banode, Samarth Shukla
1Department of Neurosurgery, MM Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Mullana (Ambala), Haryana, India.
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery
|April 6, 2013
Summary
Cavernous angiomas, a type of benign brain lesion, are increasingly diagnosed in children presenting with seizures. Complete surgical removal led to good seizure control and recovery in two pediatric cases.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Vascular Malformations
- Pediatric Neurology
Background:
- Cavernous angiomas (or cavernomas) are benign, occult vascular malformations of the central nervous system, typically diagnosed in adulthood.
- Advances in neuroimaging, such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, have increased the recognition of these lesions in pediatric populations.
Observation:
- Two pediatric cases of brain cavernomas presenting with recurrent seizures are reported.
- Imaging studies indicated the presence of giant cavernous hemangiomas in both children.
Findings:
- Complete surgical excision of the cavernous angiomas was performed in both patients.
- Both children experienced successful recovery without neurological deficits.
- Effective seizure control was achieved post-operatively.
Implications:
- Surgical resection is a viable and effective treatment for pediatric brain cavernomas causing seizures.
- Early diagnosis and intervention can lead to favorable outcomes in children with these vascular malformations.
- This case series highlights the importance of considering cavernous angiomas in the differential diagnosis of pediatric seizures.
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