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Popcorn in brain”–typical and atypical locations of cavernous angiomas in brain: case series in a tertiary care hospital

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dc.contributor.author Hemamalini, G.
dc.contributor.author Kashinkunti, Mohan D.
dc.contributor.author Kini, Anita
dc.contributor.author Shetty, Smrthi
dc.date.accessioned 2015-07-26T18:31:29Z
dc.date.available 2015-07-26T18:31:29Z
dc.date.issued 2014-12
dc.identifier.citation European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research. 2014; 1(1): 211-220. en_US
dc.identifier.issn 2394-3211
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/634
dc.description.abstract Cavernous haemangiomas (CH) are relatively uncommon non-shunting vascular malformations of the central nervous system and can present with seizures or with neurological deficits due to haemorrhage. Radiologists can often suggest the diagnosis of Cavernous haemangiomas based on characteristic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features, thus avoiding further invasive procedures such as digital subtraction angiography or surgical biopsy. Although typical MRI appearance combined with the presence of multiple focal low signal lesions on T2*-weighted images or the presence of one or more developmental venous anomaly within the brain can improve the diagnostic confidence, serial imaging studies are often required if a solitary Cavernous haemangioma presents at a time when the imaging appearances had not yet matured to the typical “popcorn” appearance. [1] Aims and Objectives: To study the common and uncommon locations of intracranial cavernous angioma (CA) with various clinical presentation. Materials And Method: Retrospective study of 20 cases of cavernous angiomas in brain (case series) was studied using advanced cross sectional imaging modalities like Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) over a period of 2 years (Feb 2011-Oct 2013). Result: Cases studied were in the age group of 20-35yrs (12), 55-65yrs (8) with male: female ratio of 6:14. Most common clinical feature was headache and seizures (5/20), involuntary movements (3/20). Other features were sudden loss of speech, left sided hemiplegia, memory loss and incidental finding (12/20). Magnetic resonance imaging- Findings Typical- Reticulated "popcorn-like" lesion, mixed signal core, complete hypointense hemosiderin rim, locules of blood with fluid-filled levels, surrounding edema. No enhancement. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher EJPMR Organisation en_US
dc.subject Cavernous angiomas en_US
dc.subject Magnetic resonance imaging en_US
dc.subject Computed tomography en_US
dc.title Popcorn in brain”–typical and atypical locations of cavernous angiomas in brain: case series in a tertiary care hospital en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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