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Vascular malformations of the brain
A guide for patients and carers
What is a vascular malformation of the brain?
Vascular malformations of the brain are abnormal arrangements of some of the blood vessels in your head. There are several types, each affecting a different part of this network of arteries, capillaries and veins.
The main different types of vascular malformation are:
• Arteriovenous malformation of the brain
• Arteriovenous malformation of the dura
• Cavernous malformation
• Venous malformation
Sometimes, a vascular malformation may not fit into one of these categories, but overlaps them. These malformations usually occur on their own, although people sometimes have more than one. Occasionally an aneurysm may accompany one of these types of vascular malformation.
• Arteriovenous malformation of the brain
• Arteriovenous malformation of the dura
• Cavernous malformation
• Venous malformation
Sometimes, a vascular malformation may not fit into one of these categories, but overlaps them. These malformations usually occur on their own, although people sometimes have more than one. Occasionally an aneurysm may accompany one of these types of vascular 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
