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Neuroimaging of Cavernous Malformations.

Maxim Mokin1, Siviero Agazzi2, Lowell Dawson3

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of South Florida, 2 Tampa General Circle, 7th floor, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA. maximmokin@gmail.com.

Current Pain and Headache Reports
|October 15, 2017
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Recent guidelines recommend gradient echo T2*-weighted and susceptibility-weighted imaging for diagnosing cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs). Advanced techniques like diffusion tensor imaging aid surgical planning for CCMs.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Radiology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) are prevalent vascular anomalies often found incidentally.
  • Clinical manifestations include seizures, headaches, focal deficits, and hemorrhage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Discuss recent guidelines for CCM diagnosis and imaging.
  • Review current and emerging imaging techniques for CCMs.

Main Methods:

  • Gradient echo T2*-weighted imaging and susceptibility-weighted imaging are standard diagnostic tools.
  • Diffusion tensor imaging-based tractography visualizes white matter tracts for surgical planning.
  • Quantitative susceptibility mapping and dynamic contrast-enhanced perfusion are experimental.
Keywords:
CavernomaCerebral cavernous malformationDiffusion tensor imagingQuantitative susceptibility mappingSusceptibility-weighted imaging

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Main Results:

  • Gradient echo T2*-weighted and susceptibility-weighted imaging are recommended for CCM evaluation.
  • Diffusion tensor imaging assists in surgical approach selection, particularly for brainstem lesions.
  • Experimental techniques show potential for monitoring disease activity and treatment response.

Conclusions:

  • Imaging modality choice for CCMs depends on clinical goals (diagnosis, follow-up, surgical planning, research).
  • Established imaging protocols ensure accurate diagnosis and management of CCMs.
  • Emerging techniques may offer future advancements in CCM monitoring and treatment evaluation.