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Intracranial cystic cavernous angioma: a case report
1Department of Radiology, Veterans General Hospital-Kaohsiung, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
|October 31, 1998
Summary
A cystic cavernous angioma caused acute seizures in an 18-year-old woman. Magnetic resonance imaging aided diagnosis, and surgery led to a good outcome without recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Cavernous angiomas are rare vascular malformations that can occur in the brain.
- Cystic presentations are uncommon and can mimic other pathologies.
Observation:
- An 18-year-old woman presented with sudden onset seizures.
- Imaging revealed a tumor with calcified solid and large cystic components.
Findings:
- Surgical resection was performed for the cystic cavernous angioma.
- Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging was crucial for diagnosis and differentiating it from other brain lesions.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of MR imaging in diagnosing cystic cavernous angiomas.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention can lead to favorable patient outcomes.