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Vascular malformations of the brain
A guide for patients and carers
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This booklet provides information on vascular malformations of the brain. It describes vascular malformations and provides information on common symptoms, tests and investigations, and possible treatments. (Please note that it does not include information on brain aneurysms. Please see our Subarachnoid Haemorrhage booklet and Coiling of Brain Aneurysms fact sheet for information on brain aneurysms and their treatment.)
Sources of further support and information are listed in the Useful Contacts section.
Sources of further support and information are listed in the Useful Contacts section.
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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