Are cavernous malformations life-threatening?

Are cavernous malformations life-threatening?

Many factors determine if cavernous hemangiomas are life-threatening:

• The size of the cavernous hemangioma.
• The number of hemangiomas present.
• The location of the cavernous hemangiomas within your brain, brain stem, or spinal cord.
• The likelihood that the lesion will rupture with severe bleeding.

Because each person’s situation is unique, it’s best to ask your neurosurgeon about your risk for life-threatening events.