Description
Book SynopsisThe massive convergence of information about cavernous malformations has been synthesized in this volume by experts in the field of pathology, neuroradiology and neurosurgery. Cavernous Malformations represents state–of–the–art knowledge about this lesion and the spectrum of opinion about its nature, clinical behavior and management strategies.
Highlights of Cavernous Malformations:
- Definition and pathologic features
- Epidemiology
- Diagnostic imaging
- Epilepsy
- Hemorrhage
- Conservative management
- Surgical intervention
- Microsurgical treatments
- Spinal cavernous malformations
- Pediatrics
- Radiotherapy
(Distributed by Thieme for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons)
Table of ContentsDefinition and Pathologic Features; Epidemiology of Cavernous Malformations; Clinical Spectrum and Natural Course; Diagnostic Imaging of Cavernous Malformations; Cavernous Malformations and Epilepsy; Cavernous Malformations and Hemorrhage; Conservative Management; Indications for Surgical Intervention; Microsurgical Treatment of Supratentorial Lesions; Microsurgical Treatment of Infratentorial Malformations; Extra Axial Cavernous Malformations; Spinal Cavernous Malformations; Lesions Mimicking Cavernous Malformations; Cavernous and Other Cryptic Vascular Malformations in the Pediatric Age Group; Radiosurgery of Cavernous Malformations and Other Angiographically Occult Vascular Malformations; Conceptual Overview and Management Strategies
