The advent of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has led to a realisation that cavernous malformation (CM) is much more prevalent than previously thought. With this realisation, and subsequent increased research, has come an increased ability to detect CM in the clinical setting and a clinical-radiologic-pathologic profile has evolved. In recent years we have assembled a wealth of new data on the clinical natural history, symptomatic associations, radiologic features, and detailed histopathologic characteristics of this entity. To-date, no single textbook or reference work has assembled, integrated, or synthesised our accumulated knowledge of CMs. In this new work, experts in the fields of neurosurgery, neuroradiology and pathology have contributed chapters in their areas of specialisation to present state-of-the art information on the nature, clinical behaviour, and management strategies of this lesion for the benefit of neurosurgeons at all levels who may be called upon to manage CMs.
Table of Contents:
Definition and Pathologic Features;. Epidemiology of Cavernous Malformations;.
Clinical Spectrum and Natural Course;.
Diagnostic Imaging of Cavernous Malformations;.
Cavernous Malformations and Epilepsy;.
Cavernous Malformations and Hemorrhage;.
Conservative Management;.
Indications for Surgical Intervention;.
Microsurgical Treatment of Supratentorial Lesions;.
Microsurgical Treatment of Infratentorial Malformations;.
Extra Axial Cavernous Malformations;.
Spinal Cavernous Malformations;.
Lesions Mimicking Cavernous Malformations;.
Cavernous and Other Cryptic Vascular Malformations in the Pediatric Age Group;.
Radiosurgery of Cavernous Malformations and Other Angiographically Occult Vascular Malformations;.
Conceptual Overview and Management Strategies
About the Author :
MBNA-Bowman Professor and Chairman, Dept.of Neurological Surgery; Emory University School of Medicine; Atlanta, GA, USA & Chief of the Neurological Surgery Service, Director, Emory Stroke Center
