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

Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2008 May;150(5):487-9; discussion 489. doi: 10.1007/s00701-008-1570-5. Epub 2008 Mar 26.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple
  • Adult
  • Cavernous Sinus / abnormalities*
  • Cavernous Sinus / pathology
  • Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations* / diagnosis
  • Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations* / physiopathology
  • Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations* / surgery
  • Disease Progression
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / adverse effects