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Developmental venous anomaly, cavernous malformation, and capillary telangiectasia: spectrum of a single disease

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Developmental venous anomalies (DVAs), cavernous malformations, and capillary telangiectasias are related vascular malformations of the central nervous system. Mixed lesions of the central nervous system vasculature have been reported in a host of combinations, including many possible concomitant combinations of cavernous malformations, venous anomalies, capillary telangiectasias, and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).

We describe the natural history of disease in a female with developmental venous anomaly, cavernous malformation, and capillary telangiectasias appearing in sequence.

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Correspondence: Robert F. Spetzler MD, C/o Neuroscience Publications, Barrow Neurological Institute, 350 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, 85013 AZ, USA.

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Abla, A., Wait, S., Uschold, T. et al. Developmental venous anomaly, cavernous malformation, and capillary telangiectasia: spectrum of a single disease. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 150, 487–489 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-008-1570-5

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