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Vascular malformations of the brain
A guide for patients and carers
Venous malformation
A venous malformation is a dilated vein in the brain, or a cluster of dilated veins. Some doctors may call them "venous angiomas", or "developmental venous anomalies".
We do not know what causes venous malformations, or exactly how common they are, partly because they very rarely seem to cause any problems. They are sometimes associated with a cavernous malformation.
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Contents
- Introduction
- What is a vascular malformation of the brain?
- Arteriovenous malformation (AVM)
- Cavernous malformation
- Venous malformation
- What tests will the doctors do?
- What are the symptoms of a vascular malformation?
- What are the risks for the future?
- How can vascular malformations be treated?
- What is embolisation?
- What is stereotactic radiosurgery?
- What is neurosurgery?
- What other treatments might I have?
- How will my life be affected?
- Other organisations that may be able to help
