TITLE:
Resection of Intracranial Giant Cavernous Malformation: Case Report and Literature Review
AUTHORS:
Vinicios Rivelli Da Fonseca, Cleverson Martins Kill, Mariana Alcantara, Hugo Fialho, Leonnan De Sa Oliveira, Lucidio Souza Filho
KEYWORDS:
Cavernous Malformation, Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, Giant Cavernous Malformation, Cavernous Hemangioma, Cavernous Angioma, Cavernoma, Giant Cavernoma
JOURNAL NAME:
Surgical Science,
Vol.15 No.2,
February
9,
2024
ABSTRACT: Cerebral cavernous malformations are a rare and
congenital vascular malformation that can present as a challenge in
neurosurgical management. The term “giant cerebral cavernous malformations”
still does not have a clear definition in the literature, with a wide variety
of results. It is known, however, that there is an association between the size
of the cavernoma and postoperative sequelae, especially in those with a size
greater than 3 cm in
its largest diameter. We present a case report of resection of a giant brain
cavernoma measuring approximately 8 cm in its largest diameter, emphasizing on clinical
presentation, diagnoses and postoperative evolution. Additionally, we performed
a comprehensive review of the existing literature on the subject, addressing the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic methods, treatment options,
and prognosis associated with this condition.