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Occipital Lobe Cavernoma Presenting With Headaches and Visual Hallucinations: A Case Report
Mohammed A Abdulaal1, Fatema M Ali2, Zainab H Rabea3
1Emergency Medicine, Dallah Hospital, Riyadh, SAU.
Cureus
|February 2, 2024
Summary
Cavernomas, rare brain vascular malformations, can cause headaches and visual issues. Surgical removal of a left occipital lobe cavernoma successfully resolved these symptoms in a patient.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Vascular Malformations
Background:
- Cavernomas (cavernous angiomas/malformations) are rare, abnormal vascular clusters in the brain.
- Often asymptomatic, they can present with neurological symptoms like headaches, seizures, or focal deficits.
Observation:
- A 45-year-old male presented with persistent headaches and visual hallucinations.
- Symptoms included intermittent throbbing headaches in the left occipital region and brief, vivid visual hallucinations.
Findings:
- Neuroimaging confirmed a subependymal cavernoma in the left occipital lobe.
- Surgical excision of the lesion led to complete resolution of headaches and visual hallucinations.
Implications:
- This case highlights successful surgical management of a symptomatic subependymal cavernoma.
- Individualized treatment, considering lesion location and patient factors, is crucial for neurovascular disorders.
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