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Vascular malformations of the brain
A guide for patients and carers
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Developmental venous anomalies (venous malformations)
A developmental venous anomaly is a dilated (widened) vein, a cluster of dilated veins, or a vein that takes an unusual course. Some doctors might call them venous malformations or venous angiomas.
What causes developmental venous anomalies?
We do not know what causes developmental venous anomalies or exactly how common they are. This is largely because, if they are discovered in adulthood, they very rarely seem to cause any problems for the people with them.
Developmental venous anomalies are sometimes associated with a nearby cavernous malformation which might be the cause of any symptoms.
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Contents
- What are vascular malformations of the brain?
- Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
- Cavernous malformations (cavernomas)
- Developmental venous anomalies (venous malformations)
- Moyamoya disease
- Common questions about vascular malformations of the brain
- Symptoms of vascular malformations of the brain
- Tests and investigations for vascular malformations of the brain
- Possible treatments for vascular malformations of the brain
- Embolisation
- Stereotactic radiosurgery
- Neurosurgery (craniotomy)
- Other treatments for vascular malformations of the brain
- Everyday activities
- Research into vascular malformations of the brain
- Health professionals working with vascular malformations of the brain
- Useful contacts, support groups and further reading
- Thank you
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