Cerebral cavernous malformations

Cerebral Cavernous Malformations
This is one of several hereditary vascular disorders but is unusual because lesions can develop throughout life.

Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) are collections of small blood vessels (capillaries) in the brain that are enlarged and irregular in structure. These capillaries have abnormally thin walls that are prone to leak.

Cerebral cavernous malformations ... headache
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Cavernous malformations, also called cavernous venous malformations or, when they are in the brain, cerebral cavernous malformations, occur when the blood vessels don't form correctly.
Cerebral Aneurysm ...

They are sometimes known as cavernous angiomas, cavernous hemangiomas or cerebral cavernous malformations.

See also: Stroke, Symptom, Cerebral cavernous malformation, Headaches, Headache