How are Cavernoma Treated?
Treatment for cavernoma will vary depending on a person’s circumstances and factors such as size, location and 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, Speech & Language therapy, and Cognitive 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.