Cavernoma
Cerebral cavernous malformation
A cavernoma is an abnormal collection of blood vessels in the brain or spine
What is a cavernoma?
They can sometimes compress the structures of the brain, leading to bleeding or other neurological conditions. When this happens, we at HCA UK can help.
Need to know
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What are the symptoms of a cavernoma? icon plus
Quite often, cavernomas won't lead to any symptoms. When they do, these might include:
- bleeding (haemorrhage)
- haemorrhagic stroke
- headaches
- seizures
- dizziness
- slurred speech
- double vision
- shaking weakness
- numbness
- tiredness
- difficulty concentrating
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How is a cavernoma diagnosed? icon plus
People with cavernomas don't often have symptoms, so they're often only picked up on during tests for other conditions.
However, if your GP or consultant think you may have a cavernoma, they may recommend an MRI and/or a CT scan. Both are imaging tests which show the brain and spinal cord in great detail.
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Potential treatment options icon plus
If you've been diagnosed with a cavernoma, your GP or neurologist will discuss your treatment options with you. They might prescribe medicines to treat symptoms like headaches and seizures.
If you're likely to experience bleeding (haemorrhage), they might recommend neurosurgery to remove the cavernoma or stereotactic radiosurgery to target the cavernoma with radiation energy.
Our neurosciences consultants
At HCA UK we specialise in all areas of neurosciences with consultants in neurology, neurosurgery and neuroradiology working together in MDT's to manage and treat brain conditions and injuries.
Our consultants are supported by clinical nurse specialists, experienced neurology nurses and physiotherapists.
Our locations
From complex neurosurgery to diagnostic tests and medical management, we provide exceptional neurological care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The London Gamma Knife Centre
Platinum Medical Centre
15 - 17 Lodge Road, St John's Wood
London NW8 7JA
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Devonshire Diagnostic Centre
16 Devonshire Street
Marylebone
London W1G 7AF
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
Request an appointment
We're happy to help you make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants in neurology or neurosurgery
Call us on
020 7079 4344