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Case Reports
. 2024 Jul 3;16(7):e63750.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.63750. eCollection 2024 Jul.

Multiple Cavernous Malformation Syndrome in an Infant: A Case Report

Maria A Castellaro  1 , Lucila Rodriguez Camarda  2 , Marcela Iragorri  1
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Multiple Cavernous Malformation Syndrome in an Infant: A Case Report

Maria A Castellaro et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Cerebral cavernomas belong to a group of vascular lesions characterized by varying structural properties and presentations. Clinical manifestations vary among patients and are particularly influenced by age, posing challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Here, we present a pediatric case of a cerebral cavernoma, which is very rare. We further aim to emphasize the importance of a good physical examination.

Keywords: angioma; cavernous malformation; cerebral cavernous; familial cavernous malformations; syndrome.

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Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

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Figure 1
Figure 1. Image of the brain ultrasound showing a rounded image at the level of the roof of the right lateral ventricle of a five-month-old infant.
Figure 2
Figure 2. Sagittal plane of CNS CT without contrast. The patient’s largest cavernous malformation is shown in the roof of the left ventricle (black arrows).
CNS, central nervous system; CT, computed tomography
Figure 3
Figure 3. Axial plane of head CT without contrast. Cavernous malformation can be seen (black arrow).
Figure 4
Figure 4. Susceptibility-weighted image from brain MRI. Multiple cavernous malformations are seen in our patient. Largest mass is in the roof of the left ventricle. Cavernous malformation is also seen in the brain, distributed in both hemispheres of the five-month-old patient.
Figure 5
Figure 5. Diffusion-weighted image from head MRI of the five-month-old infant.
Figure 6
Figure 6. Sagittal CT performed at four years of age showing no obvious lesions in brain parenchyma.
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