This is a mass of enlarged blood vessels in your brain or spinal cord. Pockets in the mass slow down or even trap blood. This can lead to blood clots, or to a leaking of blood we call a "hemorrhage." They can be found in any location in the brain or spinal cord, with brainstem cavernomas being most symptomatic and challenging to treat.
Symptoms
Headache
Seizure
Weakness of limbs
Treatment
Close observation
Surgery
Gamma Knife Surgery
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