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  • Neuroscience
  • Neuroradiology
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Intracranial cavernous malformations are vascular malformations that can cause significant neurological symptoms.
  • Giant cavernous malformations, though rare, pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
  • This case highlights the presentation and management of a large, symptomatic cavernous malformation in a child.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of a giant intracranial cavernous malformation in a middle childhood boy.
  • To describe the diagnostic imaging characteristics and surgical management.
  • To emphasize the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention for favorable outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical presentation of a boy with headaches and bilateral papilloedema.
  • Diagnostic imaging including CT head and MRI to characterize the intracranial lesion.
  • Stereotactic resection of the giant cavernous malformation.
  • Histopathological examination for definitive diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • A large, heterogeneous, calcific, and hemorrhagic mass was identified on CT head, causing mass effect and midline shift.
  • MRI revealed a giant cavernous malformation with a characteristic 'popcorn' appearance.
  • The patient underwent successful stereotactic resection.
  • Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of giant intracranial cavernous malformation.

Conclusions:

  • Giant intracranial cavernous malformations require prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention.
  • Stereotactic resection is an effective treatment modality for these lesions.
  • Early management leads to successful patient recovery and resolution of neurological symptoms.