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Key Points Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) are “mulberry-like” lesions without intervening brain tissue. CCMs present most frequently with seizure, hemorrhage, or neurologic deficit. Three gene loci have been implicated in the pathogenesis of CCMs: chromosomal arms 7q CCM1 (KRIT1), 7p…
Key Points Review of the pathophysiology, natural history, and clinical presentation of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Discussion of cerebral AVM classification schemes and their impact on surgical decision-making. Consideration of the unique features of cerebellar AVMs. Technical nuances for the…