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Cavernous hemangiomas in children

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Cavernous angiomas are histologically benign hamartomas, showing no potential for metastasis. Clinically, patients present with convulsions, hemorrhage, or signs of mass effect. Although many cases exhibit ossification on X-ray, the main means of diagnosis is computed tomography. This, in turn, has led to earlier diagnoses being made in much younger patients. Early diagnosis is a matter of urgency as patients are otherwise exposed to the continuing threat of rupture. As cavernous angiomas are operable, the prognosis is usually good.

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  1. Neurochirurgische Klinik der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Strasse 33, D-4400, Münster, Federal Republic of Germany

    T. Herter, M. Brandt & U. Szüwart

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Herter, T., Brandt, M. & Szüwart, U. Cavernous hemangiomas in children. Child's Nerv Syst 4, 123–127 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00270900

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