NeuroBytes: Diagnosis and Management of Cerebral Cavernous Malformations
Course Description
Cavernous malformations are abnormal collections of dilated capillaries in the central nervous system. Due to absent or faulty tight junctions between the capillary endothelial cells, these vascular malformations can leak and cause intracerebral hemorrhage. Cavernous malformations may present with focal neurologic deficits, seizure, or headache. Alternatively, cavernous malformations can be asymptomatic and incidentally discovered, most commonly on MRI of the brain. Management is determined by the symptoms and location of the cavernous malformation.
Learning Objectives
As a result of this program the learner will be able to:
- Recognize the radiographic appearance of cerebral cavernous malformations.
- Describe the natural history of cerebral cavernous malformations.
Date of Release
February 9, 2024
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Faculty & Disclosures
CARLEE OAKLEY, MD, MS
Vascular Neurology Fellow
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Rochester, MN
*Dr. Oakley has nothing to disclose.
Editor
Reviewer
Voiceover Artist
Vascular Neurology Fellow
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Rochester, MN
*Dr. Oakley has nothing to disclose.
Editor
MUHIB KHAN, MD, FAAN
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Rochester, MN
*The institution of Dr. Khan has received research support from NINDS. The institution of Dr. Khan has received research support from Genentech. The institution of Dr. Khan has received research support from Spectrum Health-MSU alliance. Dr. Khan has received research support from NIH.
Reviewer
JAMES SIEGLER, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Cooper University Health Systems
Camden, NJ
*Dr. Siegler has nothing to disclose.
Voiceover Artist
BROOK BLOOM, DO, MS
Chief Resident, PGY-4
Department of Neurology
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Worcester, MA
*Dr. Bloom has nothing to disclose.
NeuroBytes Staff
Xiaoyu Sun, Associate Director, eLearning
Minneapolis, MN
*Ms. Sun has nothing to disclose.
Robert Rook, Manager, eLearning
Minneapolis, MN
*Mr. Rook has nothing to disclose.