Brain stem cavernous angiomas: their effects on heaning and balance

摘要

Conclusion: cavernous angiomas are rare(less than 2/100 of intra-cranial space-occupying lesions). Their most common topographical site is midline in the pons, And may give rise to symptoms in attacks(due to episodes of Bleeding within the tumour)which may mimic symptoms of Peripheral origin(sudden deafness, fluctuating hearing loss, Meniere-like vertigo). There may be ectopic remnants of the Embryonic blood vascular system. They may be asosciated with Other malformations(intra-cerebral venous angiomas, Cavernous angiomas at other sites).