What are the symptoms of cerebral cavernous hemangioma?
Apr 16, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Huang Shichang
Introduction
Cerebral cavernous hemangiomas typically cause no obvious symptoms when small, but larger lesions may lead to headaches, seizures, limb numbness, neurological dysfunction, visual disturbances, and other symptoms. When such discomfort occurs, prompt medical evaluation and appropriate diagnostic tests are necessary. Active treatment measures should be undertaken under a doctor's guidance to help improve the condition.
Cerebral cavernous hemangiomas typically cause no obvious symptoms when small, but larger lesions may lead to headache, seizures, limb numbness, neurological dysfunction, visual disturbances, and other symptoms.
1. Headache
If a cerebral cavernous hemangioma enlarges, it may increase intracranial pressure, causing headaches. It may also compress or irritate surrounding neural structures, triggering pain symptoms.
2. Seizures
Recurrent bleeding from a cavernous hemangioma, along with hemosiderin deposition in surrounding tissues, can irritate local brain tissue, leading to abnormal electrical discharges in the brain and resulting in epileptic seizures.
3. Limb Numbness
If the cavernous hemangioma is large and located near the brainstem, compression of the brainstem may result in limb numbness, weakness, or sensory disturbances.
4. Neurological Dysfunction
Damage to brain tissue caused by cavernous hemangiomas can impair normal nervous system function, leading to symptoms such as loss of balance, cognitive decline, and behavioral abnormalities.
5. Visual Disturbances
If a cerebral cavernous hemangioma is situated along cranial nerve pathways or near the visual cortex, it may compress the visual nerves, causing blurred vision, visual field defects, or abnormal eye movements.
When any of the above symptoms occur, prompt medical evaluation and appropriate diagnostic tests are necessary. Active treatment measures should be undertaken under the guidance of a physician to improve outcomes.
