Cavernous haemangioma presenting with obstructive hydrocephalus.
With the development of MRI, the natural history of cavernous haemangiomas has been appreciated. This article describes a series of patients with deep cavernous haemangiomas who have presented with acute hydrocephalus. The diagnosis and treatment options are discussed with a review of the literature.
Bulluss
K J
KJ
Centre for Clinical Neuroscience and Neurological Research and Department of Radiology, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Wood
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M
Smith
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P
Trost
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Murphy
M A
MA
D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006392:Hemangioma, Cavernous / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods