Cavernoma
Daniel Walsh FRCS | Consultant Neurosurgeon
Understanding Cavernomas- Types, Symptoms & Locations. Content written and reviewed by Dr Daniel Walsh.
About Cavernoma In General
The precise cause of cavernomas is not known with certainty. A minority of people living with them develop symptoms but they can be a source of significant disability.
Lobar Cavernoma
Cavernomas located in the cerebral hemispheres. These are early a cause of brain haemorrhage and can be a cause of seizures.
Brainstem and Deep Nucleii Cavernoma
Cavernoma located in the deeper centres of the brain and the brain stem are more likely to produce symptoms or disability.
Spinal Cord Cavernoma
Relatively rare and poorly understood spinal cord cavernomas can be a source of significant disability.
