CLINICAL CASES   

Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences 2005 December;49(4):155-8

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lingua: Inglese

Demonstrated rapid growth of a corpus callosum cavernous angioma within a short period of time

Özer E., Yücesoy K., Kalemci O.

Dokuz Eylül University Medical Faculty Department of Neurosurgery 35340 Inciralti, Izmir, Turkey

Cavernous angiomas are uncommon central nervous system vascular malformations. They occur in the corpus callosum very rarely. In this study we report a case of corpus callosum cavernous angioma which demonstrated rapid growth within a short period of time. Corpus callosum cavernous angiomas have distinct features regarding growth and should be treated more carefully by giving more importance to surgical removal rather than a conservative approach.