Cavernous Malformations

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Signs and Symptoms

Some people with cavernous malformations may not experience any symptoms at all, while others may suffer from a variety of effects. Symptoms typically depend on the location of the malformation and may include:

• Seizures ranging in severity, duration and intensity
• Neurological deficits, such as weakness in arms and legs as well as problems with vision, balance, memory and attention
• Headaches ranging in severity, duration and intensity
• Bleeding, called a hemorrhage, in the brain that may damage surrounding brain tissue

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Children's Hospital.
Last updated August 15, 2007