Cavernous Malformation Surgery in Tamil Nadu

What is Cavernous Malformation Surgery?

Surgical removal of abnormal blood vessel clusters in the brain to prevent hemorrhage

Why Cavernous Malformation Surgery Is Needed

Performed to remove abnormal clusters of dilated, thin-walled blood vessels in the brain that have bled, are at high risk of bleeding again, or are causing seizures or neurological symptoms due to their location. Surgery is generally reserved for accessible lesions causing significant symptoms or recurrent hemorrhage, rather than incidentally found, asymptomatic malformations.

Signs You May Need Cavernous Malformation Surgery

Seizures, sudden headaches, and focal neurological deficits like weakness, numbness, vision changes, or speech difficulty depending on the malformation's location in the brain are the main warning signs, often triggered by a small bleed within the lesion. Some cavernous malformations are found incidentally on imaging without ever causing symptoms.

Types of Cavernous Malformation Surgery

Microsurgical resection through a craniotomy is the standard treatment, using an operating microscope and, when needed, intraoperative navigation to precisely remove the malformation while sparing surrounding brain tissue. For deep or high-risk locations where surgery carries excessive risk, stereotactic radiosurgery is sometimes used as a less invasive alternative, though it works more slowly than direct removal.

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