How are Cavernoma Treated?
Treatment for cavernoma will vary depending on a person’s circumstances and factors such as: size, location and the number of cavernoma.
Treatment with surgery includes 2 options:
‣ Neurosurgery to remove the cavernoma.
‣ Stereotactic radiosurgery to stabilise the cavernoma.
‘Gamma Knife’ or ‘CyberKnife’.
Where a single concentrated dose of radiation is aimed directly at the cavernoma, causing it to become thickened and scarred.
Not every situation requires surgery. In addition to or instead of surgery, other treatments for the symptoms and management through medicalcare are given.
These might include;
‣ Medication for symptoms.
‣ Rehabilitation. Examples are Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Cognitive therapy, Speech and Language therapy.
Disclaimer: Cavernoma Ireland does not endorse any form of management or treatment of cavernomas or any medication.
Each individual's treatment, management or medication should be discussed with your doctor/care provider.