HYPOTHALAMIC CAVERNOMA IN A 28 YEARS OLD SAUDI LADY: CASE REPORT

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Background:Cerebral vascular malformations occur in 0.1-4% of the general population.Cavernoma is a subtype of these malformations with 0.4% incidence rate.Symptoms vary from absence to various neurological sequelae.We believe it's important to report this case because it strongly emphasizes that patients should not be profiled, and chronic complaints may need reassessment. Case Presentation:We report a case of 28-years old Saudi ladywith cerebral cavernoma. She is complaining ofchronic headache for five years with recurrent attacks of severe headache for the last two years. Conclusion:Cavernoma is the least common vascular malformation in central nervous system which may cause serious complications.Decision about management depends on whether it is symptomatic or not.Hence,patients should be evaluated carefully and chronic complaints should always be revisited.

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[Naif Edah Alomairi. (2017); HYPOTHALAMIC CAVERNOMA IN A 28 YEARS OLD SAUDI LADY: CASE REPORT Int. J. of Adv. Res. 5 (Jan). 2270-2274] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com

Naif Edah Alomairi
Internal Medicine Department, College of Medicine - Taif University

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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/3007      
DOI URL: https://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/3007

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