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ArticleCureus2023

A Case Report of Hemorrhagic Cavernoma Masquerading as a Thrombosed Aneurysm.

Nadeen Boubshait, Hassan Alhassar, Noufa Alsubaie, Abdulla Jan, Farah Asad

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Nadeen BoubshaitGeneral Practice, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU.
Hassan AlhassarGeneral Practice, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Noufa AlsubaieGeneral Practice, King Faisal University, Hofuf, SAU.
Abdulla JanFamily Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU.
Farah AsadPublic Health, Primary Health Care Center, Hofuf, SAU.
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University · SAKing Faisal University · SAPrimary Health Care · QA

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cavernous malformations are vascular lesions characterized by dilated blood vessels with minimal intervening brain parenchyma. Although often asymptomatic, they can present with seizures, headaches, or neurological deficits. Accurate diagnosis relies on magnetic resonance imaging, with characteristic features such as a "popcorn" appearance. We present a case of a 45-year-old male with chronic headaches and seizures who underwent an extensive work-up. Initial magnetic resonance imaging suggested a thrombosed aneurysm, with subsequent cerebral angiography being unremarkable, supporting the final diagnosis of a cavernous malformation. Conservative management, initiated for asymptomatic lesions, led to effective seizure control and improved quality of life. This case underscores diagnostic complexities in neuroradiology, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of differentials when faced with unexpected imaging results. Clinicians must remain vigilant for alternative explanations, recognizing the dynamic nature of optimal strategies in neurovascular medicine.

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cerebral aneurysmcerebral cavernomadigital subtraction angiographygeneralized seizureheadachemagnetic resonance imaging

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PMID38226114
PMCPMC10788674
OpenAlexW4389790365

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