Cerebral cavernomas in childhood. Clinical and radiological aspects

Abstract

Objective: To contribute to the understanding of a vascular condition, such as cerebral cavernomas, in childhood. Patients and methods:Aclinical and radiological review of four patients diagnosed with cerebral cavernomas is carried out, examining their manifestations and MRI findings. Results: There is no predominance of either sex. The malformation was most commonly located at the supratentorial level and single lesions predominated. Clinical semiology varied greatly and headache was the most frequent clinical manifestation in our patients. All patients were treated with conservative therapy. Conclusions: Cerebral cavernomas constitute a rare, but not exceptional, vascular malformation in childhood, which can present with a very variable clinical expression. The best diagnostic procedure for this condition is MRI.