Developmental venous anomalies (DVAs) are the most common vascular malformation of the brain, representing 60% of all central nervous system (CNS) vascular malformations. Also known ...
DVAs are usually benign and asymptomatic, coming to clinical attention as an incidental finding on a neuroimaging study.
Headache, seizure, and intracerebral hemorrhage are common in p...
DVAs do not typically require treatment.
Anticonvulsants should be used to treat seizures.
Surgical resection is the only treatment option for CMs, although conservative manage...
Generally, no specific follow-up is required for patients with DVAs.
Follow-up with a neurologist is indicated for patients with CMs, AVMs, VOGMs, and SWS.
Neurosurgical consultation is ind...
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747.81 Anomalies of cerebrovascular system
759.6 Other hamartoses, not elsewhere classified
228.02 Hemangioma of intracranial structures
Q28.3 Other malformations of cerebral vessels
Q85.8 ...
Q: Can the AVM recur after treatment?
A: AVMs have a propensity to recur. Imaging studies give a good indication of the likelihood of recurrence.
Q: How does a vascular malformation cause seizures?
A...
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